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X709 EMJ

2000 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

74,385 mi
Last recorded74,385 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX709 EMJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 74,385 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 63,954 miles

Child seat fitted at rear

Drivers wiper blade starting to smear the screen

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

Near side front tyre starting to wear low on outer edge and starting to perish

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 58,613 miles

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

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

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

possible gear box slight fluid leak

Pass 4 Feb 2014 55,041 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 51,321 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2013 51,321 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2011 47,320 miles

air bag light on

oil level over max mark on dipstick

rear brake discs heavily corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2011 47,320 miles

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

air bag light on

oil level over max mark on dipstick

rear brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2010 42,586 miles

slight run-out & imbalance on front brakes

surface rust front brakes

Fail 20 Oct 2010 42,578 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

front and rear discs corroded badly

Pass 6 Oct 2009 41,910 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres getting low on tread

ext. system starting to rust in places

general wear on all discs

no n/s/r fog light working

oversized tax disc holder used

plastic cover fitted over parts of engine and front susp. areas

plastic covers fitted over parts of susp.

slight damage to rear number plate

surface mrust on parts of susp.

toy on dash

tyres seem low on pressure

Fail 28 Oct 2008 38,955 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 38,955 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 37,041 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 33,581 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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X709 EMJ is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 X709 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 X709 EMJ registered?

X709 EMJ is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 October 2000.

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