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X238 OAG

2000 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,831 mi
Last recorded159,831 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX238 OAG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2014 159,831 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 145,946 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 145,812 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 130,033 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 129,962 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 113,918 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 113,900 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 100,737 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 100,670 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 86,376 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 72,836 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 61,389 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 61,389 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 55,398 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 48,452 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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X238 OAG is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Blue 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 X238 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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What year was X238 OAG registered?

X238 OAG is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 November 2000.

Is X238 OAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for X238 OAG shows 15 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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