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W424 XPP

2000 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

96,714 mi
Last recorded96,714 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW424 XPP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 96,714 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 90,914 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 90,914 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 84,142 miles

Whilst the car was ok on day of testing, the engine would cut off eratically.

Pass 14 Dec 2013 80,992 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 80,991 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 79,417 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 79,169 miles

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

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 3 Apr 2012 75,110 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 70,969 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 66,696 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 66,696 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 21 Apr 2009 65,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 65,492 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 65,007 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 54,087 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 42,479 miles

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

baby seat fitted to offside rear seat at time of test

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

wheel trims, upper and lower engine covers fitted at time of test.

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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W424 XPP is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 W424 XPP, 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 W424 XPP registered?

W424 XPP is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W424 XPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W424 XPP 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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