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V72 TJO

2000 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,431 mi
Last recorded97,431 miles
Recorded on21 May 2011
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV72 TJO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2011 97,431 miles

All 4 tyres are starting to feather and approach theie wear indicators.

Both front brake discs and pads are showing signs of wear.

Both rear brake discs and pads are showing signs of heavy wear and corrosion.

N/S/Rear brake is partially seized.

Pass 20 May 2010 89,366 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 89,270 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

CAT not fitted

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

both front strut tops movement

both rear tyres low tread

endine misfire

exhaust system corroded

front brake imbalance

nearside front brake fluctuating

nearside front suspension arm rear bush de bonding

nearside front tyre v low tread

nearside rear coil spring corroded

offside front tyre low tread

offside rear door and panel dented

rear brake disc corroded

tail gate dented

Pass 22 May 2009 81,873 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2008 71,213 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 May 2008 71,213 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 61,461 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 61,461 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 56,498 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 50,195 miles

bumper insecure

nail in tyre

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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V72 TJO is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V72 TJO, 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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V72 TJO is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 January 2000.

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