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X598 MKJ

2000 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2016
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,514 mi
Last recorded135,514 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX598 MKJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2015 135,514 miles

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

suspension has beed lowered

Pass 7 Aug 2014 133,879 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2014 133,879 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 131,326 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Mar 2014 131,326 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Mar 2013 126,655 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2013 126,655 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 123,756 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 123,756 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 120,539 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 117,122 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 113,854 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Jan 2009 113,854 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Feb 2008 109,505 miles

slight corrosion on front discs

Pass 16 Feb 2007 100,643 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 100,643 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 88,100 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 87,180 miles

near side rear tyre worn to 2mm

off side rear brake noisy in operation

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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X598 MKJ is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X598 MKJ, 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 X598 MKJ registered?

X598 MKJ is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 November 2000.

Is X598 MKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X598 MKJ shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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