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X735 JSJ

2000 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

115,350 mi
Last recorded115,350 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2011
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX735 JSJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2011 115,350 miles

advisory on perivous test no259683951310

Fail 19 Dec 2011 115,319 miles

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

1 bulb out in high level brake light

centre silencer outer casing corroded

front sill lips damaged

Pass 23 Dec 2010 107,939 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both outer sills damaged in places

both rear floorpans damaged

nearside direction indicator, visual tell tale not working but can be identified audiably through relay.

nearside number plate light dim

offside front exterior door handle is in a poor condition

offside rear brake hose ferulle corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2010 107,928 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both outer sills damaged in places

both rear floorpans damaged

nearside direction indicator, visual tell tale not working but can be identified audiably through relay.

nearside number plate light dim

offside front exterior door handle is in a poor condition

offside rear brake hose ferulle corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2009 99,252 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

offside front exterior door handle is in a poor condition

offside front floorpan/inner/outer sill distorted

offside front tyre worn unevenly and tread is low on the inner edge

rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2008 89,063 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 Nov 2008 88,929 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 81,243 miles

bind on rear brakes

rear brake balance

rust on rear brake flexy ends

Fail 11 Dec 2007 81,242 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

bind on rear brakes

rear brake balance

rust on rear brake flexy ends

Pass 11 Dec 2006 75,851 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 75,847 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 23 Sep 2005 168,056 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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X735 JSJ is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 X735 JSJ, 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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X735 JSJ is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 September 2000.

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