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X518 HNF

2000 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

166,535 mi
Last recorded166,535 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX518 HNF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 166,535 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread +rear (6.3.1d)

brake pipes+ferrules corroding,oil leaks,

offside rear tyre wearing on edges+perishing+cuts

Fail 7 Jun 2016 166,520 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding +[wheel bearing n/t] (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding +[wheel bearing n/t] (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread +rear (6.3.1d)

brake pipes+ferrules corroding,oil leaks,

offside rear tyre wearing on edges+perishing+cuts

Pass 4 Jun 2015 161,944 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front+rear number plates poor condition,slight play in steering,nearside rear wheel bearing getting noisy

oil leaks

rear brakes slight uneven,offside rear brake slight binding,offside rear brake pads getting low,brake discs wearing,suspension components corroding,centre exhaust bracket broken,

Pass 12 May 2014 152,801 miles

brake pipes corrodeing

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 152,590 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake pipes corrodeing

rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 144,091 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

centre exhaust bracket broken still secure

front brake pads getting low,nearside front tyre wearing on edges,brake discs wearing,suspension arm bushes wearing,both rear shockabsorber casings broken,brake pipes+ferrules corroding

o/s handbrake getting low on effort

Fail 17 May 2013 143,784 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

brake discs wearing

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

o/s handbrake effort getting low

suspension arm bushes wearing,both rear shockabsorber casings broken,brake pipes+ferrules corroding,suspension components corroding

Pass 23 May 2012 135,708 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

air bag light on,brake discs wearing+pads,rear shockabsorbers casings broken,exhaust bracket broken,brake pipes+ferrules corroding,f/tyres wearing on edges

Fail 21 May 2012 135,707 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

air bag light on,brake discs wearing+pads,rear shockabsorbers casings broken,exhaust bracket broken,brake pipes+ferrules corroding,f/tyres wearing on edges

Pass 2 Jun 2011 126,342 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

centre exhaust bracket broken

offside front+nearside rear tyres wearing on edges,suspension components corroding,nearside rear shockabsorber casing broken

Pass 9 Apr 2010 120,527 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

brake discs wearing,nearside rear shockabsorber casing broken,brake ferrules corroding

Pass 9 Feb 2009 118,922 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 118,912 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

offside front tyre wearing on edges,brake ferrules corroding,nearside rear shockabsorber casing broken

Pass 25 Jan 2008 111,414 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front suspension arm bushes for slight play

nsr shock absorber cover

rear brake pads for wear

Fail 24 Jan 2008 111,409 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front suspension arm bushes for slight play

nsr shock absorber cover

rear brake pads for wear

Pass 29 Jan 2007 104,542 miles

Brake fades under pressure

OSF Headlamp stone chipped

Fail 23 Jan 2007 104,534 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

OSF Headlight stone chipped

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Jan 2007 104,330 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside wiper blade split on ends

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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X518 HNF is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 X518 HNF, 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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X518 HNF is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 October 2000.

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