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X197 PFE

2000 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2017
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

394,342 mi
Last recorded394,342 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX197 PFE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 394,342 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 369,472 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

headlamp masks/converters fitted for aim

Pass 25 Nov 2014 344,828 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Nov 2014 344,115 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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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X197 PFE is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 X197 PFE, 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 X197 PFE registered?

X197 PFE is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is X197 PFE safe to buy?

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