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X256 JRP

2000 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,011 mi
Last recorded118,011 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX256 JRP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 118,011 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil lieak

Fail 1 Mar 2016 118,011 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil lieak

Fail 7 Jan 2016 117,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2015 113,241 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 113,231 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 106,338 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 93,461 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 93,461 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 87,532 miles

both front tyres worn to approx 3mm.

dust shields loose on both rear shock absorbers.

protective coating peeling on brake pipes at front and rear.

Fail 28 Feb 2012 87,530 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

both front tyres worn to approx 3mm.

dust shields loose on both rear shock absorbers.

protective coating peeling on brake pipes at front and rear.

Pass 2 Mar 2011 80,080 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 80,078 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

both front suspension, lower arm rear rubber bushes cracking.

dust shields loose on both rear shock absorbers.

engine malfunction light illuminated during test.

slight misting of oil on nearside rear shock absorber.

Pass 9 Mar 2010 72,752 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 72,750 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Both front suspension arm rear bushes splitting

Pass 6 Mar 2009 62,484 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 62,482 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front brake discs corroded on inner face.

clutch starting to slip.

dirt shields loose on both rear shock absorbers.

fine cracks in tread and side walls of both rear tyres,no cords exposed.

oil leak at front of engine.

protective coating peeling on brake pipes at rear.

small cracks in offside headlamp and offside rear lamp.

Pass 7 Mar 2008 53,928 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 50,470 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 46,331 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 43,760 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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X256 JRP is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X256 JRP, 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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X256 JRP is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 December 2000.

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