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V970 SJO

2000 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,896 mi
Last recorded102,896 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2010
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV970 SJO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2010 102,896 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jul 2009 96,735 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 89,345 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 89,345 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 81,282 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 74,021 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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V970 SJO is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 V970 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 V970 SJO registered?

V970 SJO is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 January 2000.

Is V970 SJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V970 SJO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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