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X143 EGK

2000 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

193,806 mi
Last recorded193,806 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2014
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX143 EGK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2014 193,806 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 186,738 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 183,435 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 180,235 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 173,487 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 173,430 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 160,409 miles

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

o/s headlaqmp slightly damaged

slight play in the steering wheel

Fail 9 Dec 2009 160,409 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front wiper blades deterorating

o/s headlaqmp slightly damaged

rear wipewrbade deterorating

slight play in the steering wheel

Pass 12 Sep 2008 130,053 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 109,239 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 88,964 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake imbalance 15%

Pass 13 Sep 2005 71,445 miles

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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X143 EGK is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X143 EGK, 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 X143 EGK registered?

X143 EGK is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 September 2000.

Is X143 EGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for X143 EGK shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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