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X716 XAA

2000 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2013
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

201,187 mi
Last recorded201,187 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX716 XAA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2012 201,187 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 172,706 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 172,651 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 160,368 miles

all discs worn

Fail 19 Feb 2011 160,368 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

all discs worn

brake warning light on

rack gaiters twisted

Pass 11 Aug 2010 142,687 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 142,687 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 119,704 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 101,702 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 101,201 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 90,752 miles

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

engine under tray fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2007 79,907 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 64,995 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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X716 XAA is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X716 XAA, 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 X716 XAA registered?

X716 XAA is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 November 2000.

Is X716 XAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X716 XAA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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