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X523 ORP

2000 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

157,500 mi
Last recorded157,500 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX523 ORP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 157,500 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 144,585 miles

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

Screen Cracked n/s

Slight brake bind o/s/r

Fail 22 Apr 2016 144,528 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Downpipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

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

Screen Cracked n/s

Slight brake bind o/s/r

Pass 1 May 2015 133,416 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

crack in windscreen but not effecting drivers view

front wipers split and smearing but still clearing

nearside front tyre worn on inner tyre edge

Pass 28 Oct 2013 112,534 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 20 Nov 2012 104,684 miles

slight wear to offside front suspension arm rear bush

Pass 16 Nov 2011 98,638 miles

rear brake discs worn.

Pass 16 Nov 2010 91,183 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

rear brake discs corroded

slight rear brake bind

Pass 13 Nov 2009 84,113 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 77,847 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Slight brake bind on offside rear

Pass 12 Nov 2007 71,204 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 64,623 miles

REAR BRAKES BINDING

Pass 1 Dec 2005 58,411 miles

ALL 4 DISCS SURFACE RUSTING LOOKS TO HAVE BEEN STANDING

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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X523 ORP is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 X523 ORP, 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 X523 ORP registered?

X523 ORP is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is X523 ORP safe to buy?

The MOT history for X523 ORP shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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