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X451 AKU

2000 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

135,519 mi
Last recorded135,519 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX451 AKU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 135,519 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Under Vehicle Corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2025 135,507 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Under Vehicle Corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2024 135,006 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 134,249 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 133,259 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 132,279 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 132,272 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 131,543 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 130,901 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 129,844 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 128,721 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 128,721 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 126,652 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 125,564 miles

oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2014 123,181 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Aug 2014 123,173 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2013 120,632 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Aug 2013 120,616 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 118,055 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 111,850 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 103,763 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 96,969 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 96,969 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 90,137 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 81,999 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 73,248 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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X451 AKU is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X451 AKU, 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 X451 AKU registered?

X451 AKU is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X451 AKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X451 AKU shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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