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X172 UMS

2000 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

161,214 mi
Last recorded161,214 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2012
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX172 UMS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2012 161,214 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2012 161,214 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 127,494 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 113,527 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 95,231 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 82,959 miles

Windscreen Badly cracked out with the swept area.

Fail 3 Nov 2008 82,959 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 75,941 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2007 75,941 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 66,058 miles

windscreen cracked badly outside sweped area

Pass 21 Nov 2005 56,267 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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X172 UMS is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 X172 UMS, 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 X172 UMS registered?

X172 UMS is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 December 2000.

Is X172 UMS safe to buy?

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