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V516 MKN

2000 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

104,009 mi
Last recorded104,009 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV516 MKN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2015 104,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 104,009 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 103,956 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear brake slightly binding

windscreen scratched

Pass 17 Jan 2014 95,363 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Jan 2013 89,937 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside rear coil spring has small part missing but still functions as intended

offside rear seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 28 Jan 2013 89,937 miles

nearside rear coil spring has small part missing but still functions as intended

offside rear seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 27 Jan 2012 84,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

lower part of nearside rear coil spring incomplete, spring is still secure and function is not impaired

Pass 21 Jan 2011 79,264 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 79,245 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 17 Dec 2010 78,841 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

battery weak went flat during test

Pass 14 Dec 2009 73,226 miles

rear tyres worn on outter edges

Pass 1 Dec 2008 68,589 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 68,531 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 63,921 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 63,921 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 63,735 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 57,168 miles

slight play in both steering arms under load. †o/s/r tyre is close to the legal limit and is †slightly out of shape.

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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V516 MKN is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V516 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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V516 MKN is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 February 2000.

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