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X188 HLD

2000 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,951 mi
Last recorded161,951 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX188 HLD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2015 161,951 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 153,156 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 144,404 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 144,404 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2012 137,003 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 137,003 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 129,213 miles

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

rear registration plate deteriorated(borderline)

Fail 21 Jun 2011 129,213 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

rear registration plate deteriorated(borderline)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 121,773 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear registration plate deteriorated(borderline)

Fail 30 Jun 2010 121,773 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

n/s/r tyre low tread

rear registration plate deteriorated(borderline)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 109,282 miles

advise play nearside track arm

advise wipers smearing

Pass 2 Jun 2008 96,162 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 91,240 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 85,980 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 85,895 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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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X188 HLD is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 X188 HLD, 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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X188 HLD is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 November 2000.

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