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L88 PJF

2000 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

197,490 mi
Last recorded197,490 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL88 PJF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2016 197,490 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 197,490 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 186,211 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Sep 2014 186,211 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2013 181,930 miles

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)

front and centre exhaust corroded and slight leak

nearside door mirror glass cracked

nearside front tyre wearing low

Pass 22 Aug 2012 176,746 miles

nearside mirror glass cracked

Pass 17 Aug 2011 167,673 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 150,798 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)

front brake pads low

Pass 3 Aug 2009 140,248 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 129,852 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 114,049 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 100,176 miles

Brake judder

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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L88 PJF is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L88 PJF, 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 L88 PJF registered?

L88 PJF is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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