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X159 AEJ

2000 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,445 mi
Last recorded89,445 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2011
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX159 AEJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2011 89,445 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Nov 2011 89,438 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Nov 2010 91,297 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 72,973 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 71,089 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 62,533 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 57,416 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 57,416 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

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

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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X159 AEJ is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X159 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X159 AEJ?

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What year was X159 AEJ registered?

X159 AEJ is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 November 2000.

Is X159 AEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X159 AEJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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