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X273 KRY

2000 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,752 mi
Last recorded120,752 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX273 KRY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016 120,752 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brakes have slight inbalance

Nearside steering rack inner joint worn

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 112,352 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 106,333 miles

Rear tyres perished.

Temporary fuel cap fitted.

Wipers split.

Fail 12 Mar 2014 106,271 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear tyres perished.

Temporary fuel cap fitted.

Wipers split.

Fail 8 Mar 2013 98,749 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

air bag light on

Pass 8 Mar 2013 98,749 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

air bag light on

Pass 14 Mar 2012 91,734 miles

Engine oil leak.

Rear tyres perished.

Temporary fuel cap fitted.

Fail 6 Mar 2012 91,522 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Engine oil leak.

Exhaust blow at centre silencer area.

Front and rear number plates deteriorated.

Rear tyres perished.

Temporary fuel cap fitted.

Pass 15 Mar 2011 77,961 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 58,953 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 58,948 miles

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

O/S/R Tyre perished and worn close to legal limit.

Pass 14 Jan 2009 42,688 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 42,673 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 42,673 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 42,673 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 42,673 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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X273 KRY is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X273 KRY, 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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What year was X273 KRY registered?

X273 KRY is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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