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V960 SJO

2000 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

211,123 mi
Last recorded211,123 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV960 SJO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2014 211,123 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 197,047 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 197,047 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 180,293 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre wearing at inner tread edge & slight outer wall damage.

Fail 14 Sep 2011 162,963 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 162,963 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 146,890 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs pitted

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 23 Sep 2010 146,890 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs pitted

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 1 Sep 2009 132,531 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 116,430 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 97,776 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 81,336 miles

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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V960 SJO is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V960 SJO, 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 V960 SJO registered?

V960 SJO is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 January 2000.

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