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X799 ABL

2000 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

164,827 mi
Last recorded164,827 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX799 ABL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2015 164,827 miles

both front tyres low and engine oil leak

front brake discs worn and number plate faded

slight play in both front top shock mounts

Fail 13 Oct 2015 164,827 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush the rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres low

discs worn

number plates faded

oil leak

slight play in both front top shock mounts

Pass 10 Oct 2014 152,439 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine slight ratle

Fail 6 Oct 2014 152,343 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine slight ratle

Pass 28 Sep 2013 140,693 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 140,662 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

nearside front wishbone deteriorating

rear no plate deteriorating

Pass 20 Aug 2012 127,800 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 116,875 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 108,185 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 99,888 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 90,466 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 79,678 miles

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

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Aug 2006 69,198 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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X799 ABL is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X799 ABL, 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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X799 ABL is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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