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X153 VOT

2000 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

209,423 mi
Last recorded209,423 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX153 VOT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2014 209,423 miles

Condition of rear brake discs

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight play to steering rack ends

Fail 10 Nov 2014 209,032 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Condition of rear brake discs

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play to steering rack ends

Pass 6 Sep 2013 194,930 miles

Condition of rear brake discs

Slight play in steering rack ends

Wear to nearside rear tyre inside edge

Fail 4 Sep 2013 194,922 miles

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

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

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

Slight play in steering rack ends

Condition of rear brake discs

Wear to nearside rear tyre inside edge

Pass 2 Aug 2012 190,000 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 190,000 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Jul 2012 189,619 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 173,668 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 12 Jul 2011 173,668 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 156,356 miles

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

rear discs showing signs of rusting possibly through standing

Pass 13 Jul 2009 152,115 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 142,029 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 139,873 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 139,873 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 134,976 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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X153 VOT is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X153 VOT, 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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X153 VOT is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 December 2000.

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