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X706 OBW

2000 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

198,315 mi
Last recorded198,315 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX706 OBW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2017 198,315 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 164,232 miles

centre exhaust slight blow

nearside rear tyre close to wear bars

offside front inner rack joint slight play

Pass 20 Oct 2015 144,677 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play STEERING ARM (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 141,023 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2014 140,974 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 136,876 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

child seat fitted to nsr seat

offside rear caliper hand brake lever not returning fully

wipers judder across screen

Fail 7 Oct 2013 136,875 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

child seat fitted to nsr seat

offside rear caliper hand brake lever not returning fully

wipers judder across screen

Pass 10 Oct 2012 131,175 miles

slight play offside steering arm

Pass 24 Sep 2011 120,417 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 106,886 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

airbag lamp on

Fail 18 Sep 2010 106,625 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 91,717 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 81,589 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 67,157 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 65,581 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 58,887 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 58,887 miles

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

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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X706 OBW is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X706 OBW, 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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X706 OBW is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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