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X968 VDN

2000 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

158,630 mi
Last recorded158,630 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX968 VDN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2013 158,630 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

bumper damage nsf

damage to ns mirror cover

damage to os outer sill

nail in osf tyre

some play in nsf track arm inner bush

Fail 22 Nov 2011 146,224 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 146,224 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 135,145 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 135,145 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 125,494 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 125,494 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 112,407 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 112,407 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 3 Dec 2007 101,037 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 101,037 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2006 94,474 miles

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

n/s front indicator lens missing

Pass 5 Dec 2006 94,474 miles

n/s front indicator lens missing

Pass 19 Dec 2005 81,481 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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X968 VDN is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X968 VDN, 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 X968 VDN registered?

X968 VDN is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 December 2000.

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