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V709 DFX

2000 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,416 mi
Last recorded103,416 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2009
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV709 DFX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2009 103,416 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 102,211 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 98,922 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 94,714 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 86,383 miles

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

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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V709 DFX is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V709 DFX, 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 V709 DFX registered?

V709 DFX is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 February 2000.

Is V709 DFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V709 DFX shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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