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X493 JOM

2000 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,634 mi
Last recorded62,634 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX493 JOM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 62,634 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 60,871 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 60,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 57,782 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 54,256 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 49,726 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 45,183 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 45,098 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all exhaust joints leaking

o/s rear tyre has a bulge in outer wall

one high line stop light bulb not working

Pass 12 Oct 2011 39,372 miles

1x eye level brake lamp not working

both rear lamps have slight interaction

centre seat belt traped

n/s wiper blade loose

o/s wiper blade braking apart

Pass 25 Oct 2010 34,287 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 34,237 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front anti-rpll bar bush's have slight play

centre seat belt not presernt

front number plate damaged

n/s/f lower arm rear bush starting to split

Pass 27 Oct 2009 28,639 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 23,254 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 17,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 17,303 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 11,309 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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X493 JOM is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X493 JOM, 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 X493 JOM registered?

X493 JOM is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 October 2000.

Is X493 JOM safe to buy?

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