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X556 NDN

2000 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

154,278 mi
Last recorded154,278 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2011
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX556 NDN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2011 154,278 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 154,277 miles

Front Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011 154,185 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

cat has been repaired perviously

Pass 12 Oct 2010 143,205 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 143,205 miles

Nearside Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 129,002 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Sep 2009 129,002 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 118,067 miles

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

Slight play in n/s rack

Fail 22 Sep 2008 118,067 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Slight play in n/s rack

Pass 24 Sep 2007 96,000 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 75,113 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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X556 NDN is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 X556 NDN, 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 X556 NDN registered?

X556 NDN is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 September 2000.

Is X556 NDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for X556 NDN shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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