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V97 MCF

2000 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,096 mi
Last recorded107,096 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV97 MCF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2012 107,096 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken but exhaust secure

Front & rear number plates slightly delaminated

N/S wiper blade split on end

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Aug 2011 100,344 miles

exhaust centre and rear mounts are damaged but system can not fall off

n/s/f side light needed a tap to bring on but worked fine during test

Pass 24 Aug 2010 96,117 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 96,115 miles

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

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

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2009 88,548 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre on 2mm

Fail 8 Sep 2009 88,548 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre on 2mm

Pass 5 Sep 2008 81,455 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front brake discs corroded on inner face

Fail 5 Sep 2008 81,445 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front brake discs corroded on inner face

Fail 5 Sep 2007 73,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 73,678 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 64,719 miles

no spare wheel

Pass 28 Sep 2005 54,540 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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V97 MCF is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V97 MCF, 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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V97 MCF is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 January 2000.

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