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W516 XVE

2000 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

164,883 mi
Last recorded164,883 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2009
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW516 XVE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2009 164,883 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 164,879 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 29 May 2008 162,325 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

handrake will need adjusting in near future

Fail 29 May 2008 162,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

handrake will need adjusting in near future

Pass 3 May 2007 161,283 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2007 161,215 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2006 144,137 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 144,068 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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W516 XVE is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W516 XVE, 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 W516 XVE registered?

W516 XVE is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 June 2000.

Is W516 XVE safe to buy?

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