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X171 EKN

2000 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

206,305 mi
Last recorded206,305 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX171 EKN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2023 206,305 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 203,466 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 203,463 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 202,061 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 202,058 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 199,490 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 199,470 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 197,608 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 193,442 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 187,995 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2016 187,995 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 180,355 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear cross member damage

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 18 Nov 2015 180,349 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear cross member damage

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 31 Dec 2014 169,277 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 169,277 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 156,765 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 156,765 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 144,440 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 144,431 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 133,507 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 30 Aug 2011 133,507 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 117,099 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 116,999 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 103,353 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 89,478 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 89,478 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 79,206 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 79,201 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2006 67,953 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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X171 EKN is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 X171 EKN, 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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X171 EKN is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 September 2000.

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