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X72 OBW

2000 Skoda Octavia

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,499 mi
Last recorded95,499 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX72 OBW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2012 95,499 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

n/s/r coil spring broken but located

Fail 24 Jul 2012 95,174 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

n/s/r coil spring broken but located

Pass 7 Jul 2011 88,271 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 81,617 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 78,891 miles

rear brake discs corroded

slight play in steering rack

Pass 29 Apr 2009 76,102 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

both rear brakes rubbing slightly

rear brake disc pads appear worn low

slight free play in near side front steering rack end

Fail 27 Apr 2009 76,102 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

both rear brakes rubbing slightly

engine management lamp illuminated

exhaust co emissions fluctuating

rear brake disc pads appear worn low

slight free play in near side front steering rack end

Fail 20 Mar 2009 75,974 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

engine mangement light on

play on nearside of steering rack

rear tyres low on tread

Pass 18 Mar 2008 67,811 miles

play in steering

Fail 17 Mar 2008 67,793 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

engine mangement light on

front brake discs worn

play in steering

Pass 24 Mar 2007 60,445 miles

engine mangement light on

Pass 31 Mar 2006 50,727 miles

engine mangement light on

rear tyres getting low on tread 195/6515v

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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X72 OBW is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,984cc petrol 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 X72 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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X72 OBW is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 October 2000.

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