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X253 ADK

2000 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

119,541 mi
Last recorded119,541 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX253 ADK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2020 119,541 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Not Working (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Too High (8.2.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S and N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 109,498 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 106,511 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 102,123 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 102,123 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 97,419 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (2.4.G.2)

hand and foot brake travel

rear tyres age cracking

Fail 13 Oct 2015 97,419 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s n/s (1.4.A.2f)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement o/s n/s (3.5.1k)

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure o/s n/s (4.1.D.1b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres age cracking

Pass 15 Oct 2014 93,301 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear tyres age cracking

tow ball wiring not evident at time of test

Fail 15 Oct 2014 93,301 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear tyres age cracking

tow ball wiring not evident at time of test

Pass 16 Oct 2013 89,578 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 86,556 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 86,409 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

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

battrey lose

Fail 27 Sep 2012 86,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

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

battrey lose

Pass 8 Oct 2011 83,811 miles

Both rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 8 Oct 2011 83,811 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 19 Oct 2010 81,875 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 81,869 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 77,763 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Oct 2009 77,763 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 75,576 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 75,548 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 69,368 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 69,368 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 63,166 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 63,166 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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X253 ADK is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 X253 ADK, 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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X253 ADK is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 September 2000.

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