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V87 TJO

2000 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

139,736 mi
Last recorded139,736 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV87 TJO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2016 139,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge void of tread and on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn 195 65 15V (4.1.E.1)

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

centre exhaust silencer mount in poor condition

Fail 25 Jul 2016 139,736 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge void of tread and on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn 195 65 15V (4.1.E.1)

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

centre exhaust silencer mount in poor condition

Pass 3 Aug 2015 137,167 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 137,167 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 131,252 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front wiper blades in poor condition

o/s rear brake slight bind

Fail 30 Jul 2014 131,252 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front wiper blades in poor condition

o/s rear brake slight bind

Pass 13 Aug 2013 127,328 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 124,366 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 120,454 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake discs corroded

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 115,433 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 110,491 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 101,395 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 101,395 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 91,965 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 87,652 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 87,652 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside 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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V87 TJO is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V87 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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V87 TJO is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 January 2000.

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