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X694 EMJ

2000 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,296 mi
Last recorded153,296 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2012
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX694 EMJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2012 153,296 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear shock absorber bump stops perished

n/s/r and o/s/r metal brake pipes corroded

rear coil springs and suspension corroded

Oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2011 146,281 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre Worn Low On Inner Edge

Nearside Headlight Aim On Lower Limit

Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Dust Cover Insucure

Offside Front Tyre Worn Low On Inner Edge

Offside Headlight Aim On Lower Limit

Offside Rear Shock Absorber Dust Cover Insecure

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 146,281 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre Worn Low On Inner Edge

Nearside Headlight Aim On Lower Limit

Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Dust Cover Insucure

Offside Front Tyre Worn Low On Inner Edge

Offside Headlight Aim On Lower Limit

Offside Rear Shock Absorber Dust Cover Insecure

Pass 13 Jul 2010 231,241 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 231,237 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 219,262 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 20,205 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 205,939 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Fail 27 Jul 2007 190,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 190,537 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 172,738 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2005 152,772 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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X694 EMJ is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 X694 EMJ, 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 X694 EMJ registered?

X694 EMJ is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 September 2000.

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