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X189 BRP

2000 Skoda Octavia

Brown Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,234 mi
Last recorded85,234 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX189 BRP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2017 85,234 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2017 85,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 85,234 miles

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)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 85,234 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 85,234 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished ,cracking sidewall

Fail 20 Jan 2014 85,234 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

offside rear tyre perished ,cracking sidewall

Fail 24 Jan 2013 85,234 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

nearside rear tyre perished and cracking up ,needs renewall soon

Pass 24 Jan 2013 85,234 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

nearside rear tyre perished and cracking up ,needs renewall soon

Pass 12 Jan 2012 85,235 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2012 85,235 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 83,945 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 25 Jan 2011 83,945 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 75,460 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 66,030 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 66,018 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 56,365 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 44,909 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 33,361 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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X189 BRP is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Brown with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 X189 BRP, 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 X189 BRP registered?

X189 BRP is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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