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X917 AJH

2000 Skoda Octavia

Maroon Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

139,921 mi
Last recorded139,921 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX917 AJH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2021 139,921 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired CORRODED (1.1.3 (e))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive SUMP PLUG. OIL LEVEL LOW (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2 ()

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp INDICATOR INTERFERENCE. RECOMMEND REPAIR (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing X2 (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 137,283 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded around gearbox (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 137,280 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel excessive movement (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded around gearbox (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 134,854 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 131,457 miles

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

brake servo corroded

Fail 31 May 2017 131,456 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage indircator (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

brake servo corroded

Pass 27 May 2016 129,065 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 129,065 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 125,749 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 125,749 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 May 2014 114,504 miles

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine oil low

Pass 29 Apr 2013 107,261 miles

advanced rear brake imbalance

play in o/s of steering rack

Fail 29 Apr 2013 107,261 miles

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

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

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

advanced rear brake imbalance

play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 29 Mar 2012 97,089 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 97,089 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r discs badly worn

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

front number plate starting to deface and crack

o/s/r brake pads very badly worn

Pass 6 Apr 2011 93,436 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 93,436 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 87,034 miles

centre exhaust mounting broken

Fail 6 Apr 2010 87,000 miles

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

centre exhaust mounting broken

Pass 1 Apr 2009 80,181 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 80,179 miles

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

EML staying on

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

windscreen heavily scratched within zone a

Pass 2 Apr 2008 69,271 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 696,926 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2007 58,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 58,912 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 50,965 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 45,391 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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X917 AJH is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Maroon with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 X917 AJH, 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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X917 AJH is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 September 2000.

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