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X263 ACJ

2000 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

159,715 mi
Last recorded159,715 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX263 ACJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 159,715 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 155,871 miles

oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2015 155,788 miles

rear brake application uneven o/s slow! (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2014 151,937 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 146,029 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 137,984 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 137,983 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2011 126,801 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 126,801 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 120,307 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 106,293 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 106,293 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 96,924 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2007 86,275 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 86,275 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 49,428 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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X263 ACJ is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Green 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 X263 ACJ, 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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X263 ACJ is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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