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X161 VHJ

2000 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

212,305 mi
Last recorded212,305 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX161 VHJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 212,305 miles

Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint ball joints (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 195,901 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 177,715 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 159,587 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2011 141,002 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 125,213 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 115,692 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 106,678 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 96,538 miles

offside mirror glass damaged (still can view to the rear)

Fail 24 Nov 2007 96,538 miles

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

offside mirror glass damaged (still can view to the rear)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 84,340 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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X161 VHJ is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 X161 VHJ, 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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What year was X161 VHJ registered?

X161 VHJ is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 December 2000.

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