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X261 JRP

2000 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

185,216 mi
Last recorded185,216 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2020
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX261 JRP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2020 185,216 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 180,180 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 172,136 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 163,421 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 153,896 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 144,072 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 135,373 miles

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

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 126,988 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 126,988 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 119,300 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 119,300 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake discs excessively deteriorated

Pass 24 Sep 2010 107,629 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 107,629 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front disc pitted

Pass 1 Oct 2009 95,310 miles

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

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

couple of bulbs or leds inop in centre brake light

front numberplate slightly deterioated

Fail 1 Oct 2009 95,310 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

couple of bulbs or leds inop in centre brake light

front numberplate slightly deterioated

ns steering arm is worn to maximum in my opinion ,reccomend arm be replaced

Pass 3 Oct 2008 85,064 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 85,064 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 70,372 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 70,372 miles

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

front No. plate seperating and discolouring

Pass 12 Oct 2006 58,769 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 58,769 miles

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

195/65r15

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

Offside rear tyre is flat and has nail in tread

Pass 12 Oct 2005 46,435 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 46,435 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

REAR WIPER SPLIT

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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X261 JRP is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 X261 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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X261 JRP is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 December 2000.

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