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X149 VCD

2000 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

43,527 mi
Last recorded43,527 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX149 VCD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2015 43,527 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2015 43,527 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 42,289 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 40,980 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 10 Jul 2013 40,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 39,759 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 38,218 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 36,166 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 36,166 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 33,592 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 30,466 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 27,643 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 27,643 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 24,879 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 21,828 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2005 21,828 miles

Offside Rear 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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X149 VCD is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 X149 VCD, 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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X149 VCD is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 September 2000.

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