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X174 VHJ

2000 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,083 mi
Last recorded134,083 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX174 VHJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016 134,083 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust centre bracket broken

Pass 12 Dec 2015 126,048 miles

Movement in nearside inner steering rack

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

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

Offside front wishbone rear bush deteriorated

Fail 12 Dec 2015 126,048 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Movement in nearside inner steering rack

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front wishbone rear bush deteriorated

Pass 10 Dec 2014 121,096 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 121,030 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 117,834 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 113,192 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 108,656 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 103,334 miles

front brake discs corroded/worn.

Fail 26 Nov 2010 103,334 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded/worn.

Pass 30 Nov 2009 98,188 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 98,188 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 94,798 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 92,887 miles

OFFSIDE REAR SHOCKER SHROUD INSECURE..........AIR CON PUMP LEAKING............BRAKE DISCS/SERVO CORRODED.

Pass 1 Dec 2006 90,732 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 88,504 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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X174 VHJ is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 X174 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 X174 VHJ registered?

X174 VHJ is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 December 2000.

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