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W968 XKR

2000 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

131,824 mi
Last recorded131,824 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW968 XKR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2017 131,824 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 126,580 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight Play In Nearside Steering Rack / Rack End.

Fail 7 Dec 2016 126,580 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight Play In Nearside Steering Rack / Rack End.

Pass 14 Dec 2015 120,019 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 112,003 miles

Engine Management Light On.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight Play In Nearside Front Steering Rack / Rack End.

Fail 2 Dec 2014 112,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Engine Coolant Level Low.

Engine Management Light On.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge.

Slight Play In Nearside Front Steering Rack / Rack End.

Fail 23 Dec 2013 102,255 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 102,255 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 95,049 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

eml light on

Pass 20 Dec 2011 87,849 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 85,804 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Dec 2009 79,682 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Dec 2008 73,989 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 73,989 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Dec 2007 69,240 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear and offside rear tyres going out of shape.

Fail 5 Dec 2007 69,204 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 62,400 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 62,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.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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W968 XKR is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 W968 XKR, 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 W968 XKR registered?

W968 XKR is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 March 2000.

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