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V486 MKN

2000 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

156,988 mi
Last recorded156,988 miles
Recorded on2 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV486 MKN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2013 156,988 miles

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 1 May 2013 156,988 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 144,554 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 19 Jan 2010 87,032 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 87,032 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 79,772 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 68,584 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 61,783 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 56,927 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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V486 MKN is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2000 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 102,750 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V486 MKN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Skoda Octavia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V486 MKN is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 February 2000.

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