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X288 JLU

2000 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

71,214 mi
Last recorded71,214 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX288 JLU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 71,214 miles

Engine management warning light stays on

Front number plate damaged

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside front indicator lamp outer lens missing

Nearside mirror housing damaged

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

Fail 31 Oct 2017 71,207 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Engine management warning light stays on

Front number plate damaged

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside front indicator lamp outer lens missing

Nearside mirror housing damaged

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 66,913 miles

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

Nearside Rear lamp cover repaired with red tape

Nearside door mirror cover damaged

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

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

engine covers fitted

engine management light on

front number plate cracked

near and offside front and nearside rear indicator bulbs discolouring

oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2015 63,692 miles

Nearside Engine management warning light stays on

Nearside and offside front inner brake disc coroded in excess

Nearside mirror and housing damaged

Fail 20 Oct 2015 63,690 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Engine management warning light stays on

Nearside and offside front inner brake disc coroded in excess

Nearside mirror and housing damaged

Pass 15 Oct 2014 60,914 miles

Engine management warning light stays on

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

Nearside and offside wiper blade split at ends

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 22 Oct 2013 57,280 miles

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

under tray at front lose

Fail 21 Oct 2013 57,278 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

under tray at front lose

Pass 29 Oct 2012 54,844 miles

Air bag light on. Engine management light on

Pass 31 Oct 2011 51,238 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 51,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front discs corroded on inside

Fail 27 Oct 2010 47,446 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 47,446 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 42,979 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 38,335 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 35,762 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 35,762 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Fail 12 Oct 2006 31,819 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 31,819 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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X288 JLU is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 X288 JLU, 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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X288 JLU is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 November 2000.

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