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X954 HLA

2000 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

135,112 mi
Last recorded135,112 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX954 HLA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 135,112 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

faint smell of diesel under the bonnet

parking brake efficiency only just met - 16%

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

steel wheel fitted to nearside front

Fail 2 Sep 2016 135,111 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

faint smell of diesel under the bonnet

parking brake efficiency only just met - 16%

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

steel wheel fitted to nearside front

Pass 15 Sep 2015 120,791 miles

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

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

offside front wing/bumper damaged

Fail 14 Sep 2015 120,789 miles

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

offside front wing/bumper damaged

offside indicator tell tale not working when hazard lights are operated

Pass 28 Mar 2014 99,194 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2014 99,192 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 81,559 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 81,554 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 77,179 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 77,179 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2011 71,757 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 71,757 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 64,440 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 64,440 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 58,665 miles

(STRONG ADVISORY) rear number plate dalaminating

Pass 19 Mar 2008 52,548 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 47,995 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 43,929 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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X954 HLA is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 X954 HLA, 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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X954 HLA is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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