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X303 PFE

2000 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

126,669 mi
Last recorded126,669 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX303 PFE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2018 126,669 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected lever operation (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cover broken away (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cover broken away (5.3.2 (b))

jacking damage to body sills both sides

Pass 23 Oct 2017 120,403 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing cover insecure (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing cover insecure (2.7.2a)

undertray insecure

Fail 16 Oct 2017 120,351 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing cover insecure (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing cover insecure (2.7.2a)

undertray insecure

Pass 18 Oct 2016 112,954 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing cover broken away (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing cover broken away (2.7.2a)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 106,806 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing cover broken away (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing cover broken away (2.7.2a)

steering lock not working

Fail 11 Nov 2015 106,804 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing cover broken away (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing cover broken away (2.7.2a)

steering lock not working

Pass 12 Nov 2014 101,279 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 94,079 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 89,556 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 83,714 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 79,317 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 74,018 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 66,923 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 58,770 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 48,632 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 41,560 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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X303 PFE is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 X303 PFE, 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 X303 PFE registered?

X303 PFE is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 November 2000.

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