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X749 FCR

2000 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,891 mi
Last recorded161,891 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2011
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX749 FCR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2011 161,891 miles

front disc liped

Pass 29 Jun 2010 155,134 miles

Both front lower wishbone rear bushes slightly perished.

Front brake discs and brake pads wearing low.

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

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

Passenger side rear numbewr plate light slightly dull.

Rear brake drums getting corroded.

Rear subframe has surface corrosion.

Slight play in both inner steering rack balls.

Pass 1 Dec 2009 152,543 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

service warning light on

under engine cover

Fail 1 Dec 2009 152,543 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

service warning light on

under engine cover

Pass 26 Nov 2008 147,200 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

slight snatch in rear service brake operation

splits in front wiper blades and rear wash inoperative

under engine cover

Pass 22 Nov 2007 141,617 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

chips in windscreen

rear wash inoperative

small splits in front wiper blades

some grab in rear brake operation

under engine cover

Fail 22 Nov 2007 141,609 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

chips in windscreen

rear wash inoperative

small splits in front wiper blades

some grab in rear brake operation

under engine cover

Pass 1 Dec 2006 135,312 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/f seat belt slow to return

plastic under engine cover

some grab in rear brake operation

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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X749 FCR is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X749 FCR, 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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X749 FCR is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 December 2000.

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