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X791 RGE

2000 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

280,530 mi
Last recorded280,530 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2011
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX791 RGE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2011 280,530 miles

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

corrosion starting to develop at front of both outer sills

hi level brake light does not fully function

slight difference in rear brake application during roller brake test

slight play in nearside steering rack arm

Pass 16 Dec 2010 275,103 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 275,103 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

offside rear brake pipe routed wrong

Pass 8 Dec 2009 269,942 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 269,942 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight roughness at o/s/r hub brg n/s/f seat belt fluffed on edge

Pass 16 Dec 2008 264,769 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 264,769 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2007 251,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2007 251,376 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 242,253 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2006 242,179 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Sub-frame modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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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X791 RGE is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 X791 RGE, 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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What year was X791 RGE registered?

X791 RGE is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 December 2000.

Is X791 RGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X791 RGE shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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