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X265 RVV

2000 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

227,396 mi
Last recorded227,396 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2011
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX265 RVV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2011 227,396 miles

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

noisy operation power steering assy.

noisy operation power steering. both front brake flexible hoses deteriorated/perished. suspect play in o/s track rod to steering rack assy.

Fail 27 Jun 2011 227,396 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

noisy operation power steering assy.

noisy operation power steering. both front brake flexible hoses deteriorated/perished. suspect play in o/s track rod to steering rack assy.

Pass 9 Jul 2010 234,354 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 234,354 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

corroded exhaust system. both front brake flexi hoses perished. worn tyre o/s rear. worn tyre n/s rear and twist in tread. deteriorated pass door mirror.

o/s front tyre tread on limit. corroded rear coil springs and suspn assy. fluid dampness at steering rack pipes. engine oil leaks. roughness in power steering pump operation.

Pass 7 Jul 2009 221,784 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 221,784 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 218,615 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Jul 2008 218,615 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 214,370 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 214,370 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 21,173 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 21,173 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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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X265 RVV is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 X265 RVV, 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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X265 RVV is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 December 2000.

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