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X953 USC

2000 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

141,564 mi
Last recorded141,564 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX953 USC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2023 141,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 133,600 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ON BOTH SIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 133,600 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ON BOTH SIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 132,275 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 130,315 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 125,276 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 125,276 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 120,464 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 115,676 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 114,986 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 111,318 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2014 106,856 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 106,856 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 102,564 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 99,611 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 94,850 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 91,412 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 87,345 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 83,463 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 79,213 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 79,213 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 75,661 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 72,021 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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X953 USC is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 X953 USC, 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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What year was X953 USC registered?

X953 USC is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 September 2000.

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