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X727 HCT

2000 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

114,059 mi
Last recorded114,059 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX727 HCT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 May 2025 114,059 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust system insecure Center and rear held together with tape (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Will not open (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel hose insecure And fuel filter hanging down (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both (4.7.2 (a))

Both sills damaged

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in both top shock mounts

Pass 23 May 2024 106,095 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 102,665 miles

Front Inner Slight Play In Both Steering Rack Knuckles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 97,913 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2021 94,093 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2020 91,516 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 May 2019 86,704 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 May 2019 86,704 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 82,906 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn

Brake pipes greased

Breather hose split and leaking oil from main air intake pipe to filter box

Central Exhaust sleave corroded

Near side front/near side rear/off side front tyres scrubbed on outer walls

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 May 2017 79,664 miles

Off side front brake pipe greased

Rear brake pipes greased

Slight play in off side front wheel bearing

Pass 16 May 2016 73,763 miles

Brake pipers greased

Engine breather hoses split

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 May 2016 73,763 miles

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

Brake pipers greased

Engine breather hoses split

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 May 2015 67,460 miles

Brake pipes greased

Breather hose split from air filter pipe

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 May 2015 67,460 miles

Brake pipes greased

Breather hose split from air filter pipe

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 May 2014 61,963 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight play in off side front wheel bearing

Pass 20 Jun 2013 60,442 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight play in off side front wheel bearing

Pass 1 Jun 2012 58,821 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside inner constant velocity gaitor clip missing

Pass 23 Jun 2011 57,919 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 57,919 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 56,081 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 49,536 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 45,381 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 38,706 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 31,509 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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X727 HCT is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 X727 HCT, 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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X727 HCT is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 September 2000.

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