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X235 OAG

2000 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

164,999 mi
Last recorded164,999 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX235 OAG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 164,999 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2017 164,997 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 140,189 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play noisy (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2016 140,189 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play noisy (2.6.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 126,350 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view lens is cracked (8.1.2a)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 126,350 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view lens is cracked (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 116,471 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 105,919 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 105,907 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 100,424 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 95,099 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 90,152 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 85,843 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 85,843 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 82,784 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 68,205 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 OAG is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OAG, 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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X235 OAG is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 September 2000.

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