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X642 EEB

2000 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

185,203 mi
Last recorded185,203 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX642 EEB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 185,203 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

brake servo vacuum pump slightly lazy

corrosion becoming present on offside front lower suspension arm

some evidence of o/s front tyre rubbing inner wheel arch [clear at time of test]

Fail 1 Nov 2018 185,201 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

brake servo vacuum pump slightly lazy

corrosion becoming present on offside front lower suspension arm

some evidence of o/s front tyre rubbing inner wheel arch [clear at time of test]

Pass 27 Oct 2017 187,964 miles

Front brake discs deterioating

Shock absorbers deterioating

Some corrosion to front suspension arms

Some evidence of o/s front wheel fouling ( not at time of test)

Some slight damage to n/s rear road wheel

Fail 23 Oct 2017 183,955 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake discs deterioating

Shock absorbers deterioating

Some corrosion to front suspension arms

Some evidence of o/s front wheel fouling ( not at time of test)

Some slight damage to n/s rear road wheel

Pass 4 Nov 2016 182,806 miles

corrosion becoming present on front lower suspension arms

shock absorbers deteriorating

Pass 12 Nov 2015 180,746 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S&O/S (3.5.1i)

Some slight damage to n/s rear road wheel

Fail 11 Nov 2015 180,743 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering rack gaiter split N/S&O/S (2.2.D.2d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S&O/S (3.5.1i)

Some slight damage to n/s rear road wheel

Pass 11 Nov 2014 176,984 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

evidence o/s front tyre rubbing inner wheel arch [ok during test]

n/s steering rack gaiter twisted

Fail 6 Nov 2014 176,967 miles

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

evidence o/s front tyre rubbing inner wheel arch [ok during test]

n/s steering rack gaiter twisted

Pass 18 Oct 2013 173,461 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 173,461 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 169,462 miles

n/s front lower arm rear bush in poor condition.

Pass 3 Oct 2011 166,866 miles

air bag light on

some resistance on nearside rear roadwheel when spun

Fail 3 Oct 2011 166,860 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

air bag light on

some resistance on nearside rear roadwheel when spun

Pass 20 Aug 2010 163,913 miles

park brake has only just reached min requirement

Fail 24 Aug 2009 158,951 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 158,951 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 156,117 miles

some rim damage to n/s/r road wheel

Pass 13 Jun 2007 148,998 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 136,881 miles

o.s.r. brake binding slighty

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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X642 EEB is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 X642 EEB, 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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X642 EEB is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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