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V57 TJO

2000 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

140,550 mi
Last recorded140,550 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV57 TJO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2013 140,550 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre exhaust mount

n/s lower arm rear bush split

Fail 13 Dec 2012 140,519 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre exhaust mount broken

n/s lower arm rear bush split

Pass 21 Nov 2011 128,361 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 128,204 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Nov 2010 116,106 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 116,106 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

engine light on

Pass 7 Sep 2009 103,619 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 103,562 miles

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

check light on

Pass 9 Jun 2008 89,198 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 83,467 miles

EXHAUST PIPE CENTRE MOUNT POOR

O/S STEERING HAS SMALL PLAY

Fail 4 Sep 2006 73,764 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 73,764 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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V57 TJO is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V57 TJO, 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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What year was V57 TJO registered?

V57 TJO is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 January 2000.

Is V57 TJO safe to buy?

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