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W279 XNM

2000 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

173,665 mi
Last recorded173,665 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW279 XNM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 173,665 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 173,665 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 169,080 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 169,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 163,638 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 163,638 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 158,491 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 154,237 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 150,594 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 148,040 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 141,644 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 130,152 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 130,116 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 116,749 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 103,805 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 90,649 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2005 73,735 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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W279 XNM is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 W279 XNM, 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 W279 XNM registered?

W279 XNM is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 June 2000.

Is W279 XNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W279 XNM shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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