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W431 XPP

2000 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

159,720 mi
Last recorded159,720 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW431 XPP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 159,720 miles

Both front inner steering rack joints have slight play.

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front. (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 159,714 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush Both attachment bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush Both drop link upper and lower bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear. (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Both front inner steering rack joints have slight play.

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front. (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 149,081 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 138,825 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 12 Mar 2013 129,460 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2013 129,453 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 120,457 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 112,212 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 105,054 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 95,832 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 87,049 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 87,049 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 78,156 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 78,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 69,775 miles

n/s rear shocker top cover insecure

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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W431 XPP is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 W431 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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W431 XPP is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 April 2000.

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