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X491 JEH

2000 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

112,648 mi
Last recorded112,648 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX491 JEH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 112,648 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jan 2018 112,632 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 108,054 miles

Advise offside front lower suspension arm rear bush is deteriorating

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

Fail 6 Jan 2017 108,054 miles

Advise offside front lower suspension arm rear bush is deteriorating

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 101,029 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 100,302 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 98,958 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 77,195 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 72,908 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 68,608 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 63,738 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 58,659 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 54,500 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 54,500 miles

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

rear brake pads on min service limit

Pass 2 Feb 2007 48,058 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 42,636 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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X491 JEH is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in White 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 X491 JEH, 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 X491 JEH registered?

X491 JEH is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 September 2000.

Is X491 JEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for X491 JEH shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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