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W517 XVE

2000 Skoda Octavia

Red Lpg 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

247,342 mi
Last recorded247,342 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW517 XVE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2012 247,342 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

chip in o/s headlamp lens

Pass 6 Apr 2011 235,266 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

crack in o/s headlight lens

Fail 6 Apr 2011 235,266 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

crack in o/s headlight lens

Pass 12 Apr 2010 222,044 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Scratch on windscreen

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s headlight lens has a stone chip

o/s mirror has a temp glass fitted

o/s rear door has interior handle missing

Pass 8 Apr 2009 208,639 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front screen scracthed

slight play n/s/f inner steering rack joint

Pass 26 Apr 2008 194,942 miles

play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 28 Apr 2007 182,615 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 182,612 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Feb 2006 169,407 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front bumper damaged

Pass 28 Feb 2006 169,407 miles

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

front bumper damaged

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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W517 XVE is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,595cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W517 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 W517 XVE registered?

W517 XVE is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 June 2000.

Is W517 XVE safe to buy?

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