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X281 JRP

2000 Skoda Octavia

Purple Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

109,087 mi
Last recorded109,087 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX281 JRP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 109,087 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to near side rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Drunk stick (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 103,326 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2015 103,326 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 103,326 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2015 103,326 miles

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

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

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 95,739 miles

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

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Sep 2013 88,649 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 82,130 miles

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

rear brake pads worn low and rear brake discs corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2012 82,126 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brake pads worn low and discs corroded

Pass 18 May 2011 79,205 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear tyre wear

Pass 27 Oct 2010 76,060 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust centre hanger corroded off

slight play in n/s steering rack tie arm

Fail 26 Oct 2010 76,065 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust centre hanger corroded off

slight play in n/s steering rack tie arm

Pass 6 Oct 2009 70,142 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play in n/s steering rack "tie" arm

Fail 6 Oct 2009 70,142 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play in n/s steering rack "tie" arm

Pass 6 Oct 2008 64,604 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 56,654 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 47,901 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 1 Nov 2005 40,307 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 40,307 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 40,307 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 40,307 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 40,307 miles

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

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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X281 JRP is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Purple with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X281 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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X281 JRP is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 December 2000.

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