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X987 MES

2000 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

185,708 mi
Last recorded185,708 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2010
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX987 MES
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2010 185,708 miles

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on outter edge.

Nearside inner track rod slight play

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

Fail 4 Oct 2010 185,708 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on outter edge.

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 160,666 miles

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

bonnet catch sticking

play in steering

Fail 2 Oct 2009 160,553 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

bonnet catch sticking

play in steering

Pass 6 Oct 2008 136,391 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 111,381 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 111,381 miles

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

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

slight inbalance nearside rear brake

Pass 4 Sep 2006 92,026 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Aug 2006 91,662 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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X987 MES is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 X987 MES, 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 X987 MES registered?

X987 MES is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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