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W285 XTM

2000 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,137 mi
Last recorded119,137 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2020
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW285 XTM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2020 119,137 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and o/s rear ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front indicator damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

e.m.l. on

Fail 29 Feb 2020 119,123 miles

Emissions not tested due to major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also has play in joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and o/s rear ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front indicator damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

e.m.l. on

Pass 20 Feb 2019 106,830 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Front both top mounts have slight play when vehicle lifted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear reverse lights inop

Pass 6 Feb 2018 103,831 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 102,024 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 102,024 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective also belt is twisted possible cause? (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 99,429 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play in inner rack ends

Pass 19 Feb 2015 96,993 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2015 96,993 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

oil leak on oil filter

Pass 10 Feb 2014 93,763 miles

Light binding at n/s rear wheel.

Signs of wear in n/s steering rack

Wear in inner antiroll bar bushes

Fail 10 Feb 2014 93,763 miles

Light binding at n/s rear wheel.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Signs of wear in n/s steering rack

Wear in inner antiroll bar bushes

Pass 4 Mar 2013 90,908 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 87,803 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 84,273 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 80,256 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 76,084 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 2 Mar 2009 76,084 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 71,325 miles

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

nearside front track rod arm inner ball joint

Pass 30 Jan 2007 66,846 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 61,965 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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W285 XTM is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W285 XTM, 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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W285 XTM is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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