MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,254 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both rear suspension bumpstops damaged.
Exhaust system corroded.
Movement in nearside steering rack inner tie rod joint.
Rear number plate slightly deteriorated.
Slight movement in nearside front anti roll bar link arm lower bush.
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Both rear suspension bumpstops damaged.
Exhaust system corroded.
Movement in nearside steering rack inner tie rod joint.
Rear number plate slightly deteriorated.
Slight movement in nearside front anti roll bar link arm lower bush.
Both front wishbone rear bushes starting to split.
Both rear suspension bumpstops damaged.
Both rear suspension coil springs corroded.
Both rear tyres worn low.
Exhaust system corrroded.
Movement in nearside inner steering rack tie rod joint.
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode.
Both front wishbone rear bushes starting to split.
Both rear suspension bumpstops damaged.
Both rear suspension coil springs corroded.
Both rear tyres worn low.
Exhaust system corrroded.
Movement in nearside inner steering rack tie rod joint.
Offside rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode.
All 4 coil springs corroded.
Fluctuation to rear brake readings.
Movement in nearside front roll bar link arm bush.
Rear number plate starting to deteriorate.
Slight movement in nearside steering tie rod end.
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
All 4 coil springs corroded.
Fluctuation to rear brake readings.
Movement in nearside front roll bar link arm bush.
Rear number plate starting to deteriorate.
Slight movement in nearside steering tie rod end.
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
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V972 SJO is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 V972 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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V972 SJO is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 January 2000.
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