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X157 BRP

2000 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

222,122 mi
Last recorded222,122 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX157 BRP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2012 222,122 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

no plate lights slightly blue

o/s front bumper damaged

o/s rear brake pad low

rear discs worn

Fail 28 Feb 2012 222,061 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

no plate lights slightly blue

o/s front bumper damaged

o/s rear brake pad low

rear discs worn

Pass 7 Mar 2011 199,776 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2011 199,571 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 168,099 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 134,605 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 128,129 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2008 128,129 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2007 109,646 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 109,646 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 90,716 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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X157 BRP is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 X157 BRP, 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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X157 BRP is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 September 2000.

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