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X168 JCS

2000 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

151,374 mi
Last recorded151,374 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX168 JCS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2012 151,374 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Aug 2009 137,679 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust centre bracket broken but still holds exhaust secure

front number plate cracked

rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

various bushes perished

Fail 29 Aug 2009 137,634 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust centre bracket broken but still holds exhaust secure

front number plate cracked

rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

various bushes perished

Pass 1 Sep 2008 126,676 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 100,707 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 100,707 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2006 70,203 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 70,203 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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X168 JCS is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X168 JCS, 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 X168 JCS registered?

X168 JCS is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X168 JCS safe to buy?

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