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X96 EGK

2000 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

201,862 mi
Last recorded201,862 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX96 EGK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 201,862 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 197,837 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2022 197,837 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 197,623 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 187,516 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 181,443 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 176,569 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 169,768 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 169,768 miles

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 162,577 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 148,716 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 137,315 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)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 126,683 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)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre perished sidewall

Fail 13 Apr 2013 126,683 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre perished sidewall

Pass 10 Apr 2012 115,031 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2011 107,971 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 105,012 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 102,379 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 95,018 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 95,018 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 88,334 miles

slight imbalance on rear brakes (brake check recomended)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 75,977 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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X96 EGK is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 X96 EGK, 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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X96 EGK is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 November 2000.

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