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J8 GTP

2000 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,217 mi
Last recorded85,217 miles
Recorded on27 May 2008
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 GTP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2008 85,217 miles
Fail 26 May 2008 85,216 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2007 77,776 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 77,776 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 May 2006 72,999 miles
Pass 26 May 2005 62,666 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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J8 GTP is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J8 GTP, 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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How do I check the history of J8 GTP?

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What year was J8 GTP registered?

J8 GTP is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 May 2000.

Is J8 GTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J8 GTP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J8 GTP have outstanding finance?

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