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2000 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

174,918 mi
Last recorded174,918 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX866 FOR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 174,918 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 174,918 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid dangerous. (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 170,670 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 170,670 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2019 165,183 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 160,082 miles

Nearside windsceen has damage but not affecting drivers view

Pass 9 Jan 2017 153,965 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 147,893 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 141,727 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2015 141,727 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 139,359 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

rear bump stops broken

Pass 23 Sep 2013 128,263 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 117,957 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 108,764 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 98,831 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 98,831 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 89,881 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 81,703 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 70,591 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 70,591 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 60,485 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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X866 FOR is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 X866 FOR, 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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X866 FOR is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 September 2000.

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