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V78 TJO

2000 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,612 mi
Last recorded129,612 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV78 TJO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2014 129,612 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Aug 2014 129,672 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2013 123,300 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 123,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 118,053 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 112,950 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wipers slightly smearing

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Aug 2011 112,933 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wipers slightly smearing

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 107,048 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 107,003 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 100,738 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 91,830 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2008 91,769 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 6 Aug 2007 79,919 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 69,636 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 69,636 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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V78 TJO is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V78 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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V78 TJO is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 January 2000.

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