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X854 LGW

2000 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

193,558 mi
Last recorded193,558 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX854 LGW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2016 193,558 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front end damage

Pass 4 Nov 2014 182,745 miles

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

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2013 175,606 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 170,054 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 163,818 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 155,842 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 155,785 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 148,522 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2009 148,522 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 140,875 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 132,344 miles

slight play o/s/f wheel

Fail 8 Oct 2007 132,344 miles

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

slight play o/s/f wheel

Pass 24 Oct 2006 124,540 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s headlamp slighty high

n/s/f tyre wall worn

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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X854 LGW is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc petrol 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 X854 LGW, 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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X854 LGW is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 December 2000.

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