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X542 VWT

2000 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

121,456 mi
Last recorded121,456 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX542 VWT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016 121,456 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 112,534 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 110,384 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 107,030 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 100,933 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 94,108 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 85,626 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 76,555 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 66,579 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 56,539 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 48,162 miles

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

front nos plate cracked

Fail 8 Dec 2006 48,162 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front nos plate cracked

Pass 9 Dec 2005 41,334 miles

front nos plate cracked

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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X542 VWT 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 X542 VWT, 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 X542 VWT registered?

X542 VWT is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 December 2000.

Is X542 VWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for X542 VWT 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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