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X235 MSL

2000 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,022 mi
Last recorded115,022 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2011
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX235 MSL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2011 115,022 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 108,805 miles

nearside inner driveshaft gaiter split

Fail 27 Mar 2009 97,712 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge & pressure low

O/S numberplate light dim

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 97,712 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge & pressure low

O/S numberplate light dim

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 89,978 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 89,970 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 80,952 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 80,906 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside and nearside steering arms have slight play

Pass 26 Jan 2006 70,098 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.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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X235 MSL is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 X235 MSL, 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 X235 MSL registered?

X235 MSL is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 September 2000.

Is X235 MSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X235 MSL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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