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X289 OBW

2000 Skoda Octavia Glxi

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

106,404 mi
Last recorded106,404 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2011
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia Glxi77,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX289 OBW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia Glxi
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2011 106,404 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 106,404 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 99,021 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 25 Sep 2009 43,564 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 75,299 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 68,633 miles

brake pedal has slightly more travel than usual

Pass 22 Aug 2006 57,602 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia Glxi?

Based on 749 MOT tests across 128 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
8,132
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
128
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 56
Registration plate lamp not working 28
Stop lamp not working 27
position lamp(s) not working 23
Registration plate lamp not working 20
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X289 OBW is a 2000 Skoda Octavia Glxi in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2000 Skoda Octavia Glxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 77,652 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia Glxi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 56 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X289 OBW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia Glxi typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Skoda Octavia Glxi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X289 OBW registered?

X289 OBW is a 2000 Skoda Octavia Glxi, first registered on 2 October 2000.

Is X289 OBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X289 OBW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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