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R725 YNH

1997 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

161,883 mi
Last recorded161,883 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR725 YNH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2013 161,883 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 161,883 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 154,957 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 147,299 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 20 Nov 2009 141,649 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 132,129 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 121,730 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 116,475 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 104,740 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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R725 YNH is a 1997 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R725 YNH, 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 29 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 R725 YNH?

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What year was R725 YNH registered?

R725 YNH is a 1997 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 September 1997.

Is R725 YNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R725 YNH shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R725 YNH have outstanding finance?

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