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X796 RGE

2000 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

36,780 mi
Last recorded36,780 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX796 RGE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 36,780 miles

Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 36,042 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 35,400 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 34,572 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 34,569 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 33,976 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 33,260 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 33,260 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 32,834 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at manifold (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front indicator lens missing

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

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

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

Rear axle corroded

condition of back box

Fail 4 Aug 2016 32,834 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at manifold (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front indicator lens missing

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

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

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

Rear axle corroded

condition of back box

Pass 12 Jun 2015 32,460 miles

exhaust blowing slightly from manifold area

front brake discs excessively corroded

offside front tyre heavily cracked on outer sidwall

offside rear tyre manufactured yr 2000

Fail 12 Jun 2015 32,460 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust blowing slightly from manifold area

front brake discs excessively corroded

offside front tyre heavily cracked on outer sidwall

offside rear tyre manufactured yr 2000

Fail 11 Jul 2013 31,831 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 31,831 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 30,688 miles

both rear tyres worn on outside edge

Pass 23 Nov 2009 29,081 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 16 Oct 2007 26,511 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 21,841 miles

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

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

slight imbalance on rear brakes

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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X796 RGE is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 X796 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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X796 RGE is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 December 2000.

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