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2000 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2009
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

280,154 mi
Last recorded280,154 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2008
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX304 URL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2008 280,154 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s and o/s rear shockabsorber covers insecure

rear wipr blade worn

slight corrosion to n/s flexy brake pipe end

Fail 20 Nov 2008 280,114 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s and o/s rear shockabsorber covers insecure

rear wipr blade worn

slight corrosion to n/s flexy brake pipe end

Pass 20 Nov 2007 271,211 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 271,211 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

pad warning light on pads ok

Pass 13 Nov 2006 260,109 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 260,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 245,186 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 245,185 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 21 Nov 2005 245,169 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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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X304 URL is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 X304 URL, 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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X304 URL is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 December 2000.

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