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X78 EKL

2000 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

137,866 mi
Last recorded137,866 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX78 EKL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2018 137,866 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 137,866 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 134,880 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 134,880 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 129,247 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2016 129,247 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 122,736 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2015 122,736 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour offside rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 117,569 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 112,007 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 107,089 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 107,089 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 102,006 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 96,275 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 91,850 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 91,848 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 88,564 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 82,328 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 82,327 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 76,847 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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X78 EKL is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 X78 EKL, 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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X78 EKL is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 October 2000.

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