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X554 SKJ

2000 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

150,115 mi
Last recorded150,115 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX554 SKJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2019 150,115 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired servo hose (1.1.3 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin innerside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 150,111 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured bolt missing (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired servo hose (1.1.3 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin innerside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 145,319 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 141,741 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 141,718 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 137,454 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front wishbones rear bushes worn

both rear shocks slightly bouncy

front inner anti roll bushes worn

Fail 7 Dec 2016 137,446 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened around front mounting bush (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front wishbones rear bushes worn

both rear shocks slightly bouncy

front inner anti roll bushes worn

Pass 31 Dec 2015 131,447 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brake servo assistance weak

free play in inner steering joints

Fail 2 Jan 2015 126,063 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both rear shocks slightly bouncy

brakes servo slightly lazy

rear axle corroded around front mounting bushes

slight play in front inner anti roll bar bushes

Pass 2 Jan 2015 126,063 miles

both rear shocks slightly bouncy

brakes servo slightly lazy

rear axle corroded around front mounting bushes

slight play in front inner anti roll bar bushes

Pass 17 Jan 2014 114,578 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 114,566 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Fail 10 Jan 2014 114,485 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 6 Jan 2014 114,404 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 102,407 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 102,405 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 94,596 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 88,754 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 81,425 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 81,425 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 72,870 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 62,447 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 53,312 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 53,312 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

handbrake slightly notchy

Pass 5 Jan 2006 45,957 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 45,957 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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X554 SKJ is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 X554 SKJ, 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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X554 SKJ is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 November 2000.

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