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X57 RCS

2000 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

126,174 mi
Last recorded126,174 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX57 RCS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2014 126,174 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

advise em light on

Fail 16 Oct 2014 126,174 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

advise em light on

Pass 23 Oct 2013 122,818 miles

Oil leak

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 16 Oct 2013 122,805 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 2 Nov 2012 114,644 miles

advise brake pipes greesed

advise off side rear spring tail missing

Pass 21 Oct 2011 108,586 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both brake pipes to rear and both at rear slightly corroded under black coating

Fail 21 Oct 2011 108,586 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both brake pipes to rear and both at rear slightly corroded under black coating

Pass 27 Oct 2010 103,254 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking

wrong t/r/e fitted to n/s

Pass 2 Nov 2009 97,280 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 97,174 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2008 90,322 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2008 90,322 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2007 83,497 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 78,973 miles

both wiper blades slighly torn

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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X57 RCS is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 X57 RCS, 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 X57 RCS registered?

X57 RCS is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 November 2000.

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