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V948 RUD

2000 Skoda Octavia

Purple Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

156,683 mi
Last recorded156,683 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2011
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV948 RUD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2011 156,683 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 148,200 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Dec 2009 135,112 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 135,112 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 126,685 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 118,411 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 109,766 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 98,020 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2005 98,020 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

servo pipe starting to split near servo

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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V948 RUD is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Purple with a 1,781cc petrol 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 V948 RUD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V948 RUD registered?

V948 RUD is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 January 2000.

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The MOT history for V948 RUD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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