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X685 EBM

2000 Skoda Octavia

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

144,727 mi
Last recorded144,727 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX685 EBM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2011 144,727 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 144,682 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 132,853 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs corroded

rear brakes noisy

Pass 28 Aug 2009 120,560 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 120,421 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 99,235 miles

nearside rear wheel trim missing

Fail 22 Aug 2008 99,235 miles

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

nearside rear wheel trim missing

Pass 10 Aug 2007 77,784 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 63,105 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 63,105 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Fail 23 Aug 2005 53,772 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2005 53,772 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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X685 EBM is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 X685 EBM, 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 X685 EBM registered?

X685 EBM is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 September 2000.

Is X685 EBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for X685 EBM shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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