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X147 AEJ

2000 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

98,616 mi
Last recorded98,616 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX147 AEJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 98,616 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear number plate damaged

Pass 11 Dec 2015 86,993 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 73,205 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 59,164 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

FRont of nearside sill damaged

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear axle corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Dec 2013 59,125 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

FRont of nearside sill damaged

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE HEAVILY WORN ON INNER & OUTER EDGE

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear axle corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Dec 2012 46,415 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust lear rear of catalyst/deteriorated

Front of nearside sill edge damaged

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Nearside coil sping corroded

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

OFFSIDE REAR COIL SPRING INCOMPLETE

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Uneven application of rear brakes

Pass 18 Jun 2011 26,123 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Fail 18 Jun 2011 26,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 23 Aug 2010 24,722 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 22,375 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 22,375 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 20,153 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 18,340 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 16,615 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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X147 AEJ is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 X147 AEJ, 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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X147 AEJ is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 September 2000.

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