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V998 SJO

2000 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2014
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,409 mi
Last recorded108,409 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2013
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV998 SJO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2013 108,409 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

car has lpg

chip offside headlight

Fail 4 Dec 2013 108,409 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

car has lpg

chip offside headlight

Fail 28 Nov 2013 108,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

car has lpg

chip offside headlight

Pass 14 Dec 2012 99,374 miles

wear discs

Fail 14 Dec 2012 99,374 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

wear discs

Pass 16 Nov 2012 99,101 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 87,174 miles

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

both rear suspension bump stops perished

front no plate cracked

n/s/r bumper split

o/s headlamp chipped

Pass 19 Nov 2010 83,875 miles

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

front discs worn

n/s/r bumper damaged

Pass 26 Nov 2009 79,873 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 76,005 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 75,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 68,820 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Nov 2006 61,254 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

chip on offside head light

Pass 28 Nov 2006 61,254 miles

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

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

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

chip on offside head light

Pass 4 Apr 2006 54,833 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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V998 SJO is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 V998 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 V998 SJO registered?

V998 SJO is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 January 2000.

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