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W127 YGD

2000 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2010
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

181,658 mi
Last recorded181,658 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2009
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW127 YGD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2009 181,658 miles

Air bag light stays on at dash

Bonnet rusting along front

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

General vehicle tidyness

No plasters in first aid kit

Radiator support bracket on underside rusted & damaged

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 175,523 miles

air bag warning light on dash not going off

centre exhaust bracket split off

nail in nearside front tyre

nearside front lower wish arm bush split [ big bush ]

Fail 10 Apr 2009 175,498 miles

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

air bag warning light on dash not going off

centre exhaust bracket split off

clean car inside and seats

nail in nearside front tyre

nearside front lower wish arm bush split [ big bush ]

offside sill moulding loose at offside rear door

Pass 17 Oct 2008 169,457 miles

Air bag light at dash stays on

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

General vehicle tidyness [wash & hoover ] especially boot

N/S/F wheel trim burst [sticking out]

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 160,277 miles

air bag and brake warning lights on dash not going off

brake flud level low

nearside front tyre worn on edge tyre on limit 1'6 mm

offside rear tyre 2 mm

offside stop light intermitant fault

Pass 30 Nov 2007 151,749 miles

Air bag light stays on

All 4 tyres 195/65/15 Spare tyre 175/80/14

Battery insecure

Handbrake travel getting high

N/S no-plate light dull

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Radiator support panel at bottom damaged & rusting

Fail 30 Nov 2007 151,749 miles

Air bag light stays on

All 4 tyres 195/65/15 Spare tyre 175/80/14

Battery insecure

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Handbrake travel getting high

N/S no-plate light dull

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Radiator support panel at bottom damaged & rusting

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2007 139,607 miles

air bag warning light on dash not going off

all tyres on car 195 65 15 and spare tyre 175 80 14

slight blow in exhaust down at two places

slight engine oil leak

slight play at steering wheel up and down movement

small cut at offside rear tyre on out side wall

Fail 23 May 2007 139,595 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Air bag light on dash stays on

All 4 tyres 195/65/15 spare tyre 175/80/14

O/S/R mudflap loose

Oil leak at front of engine

Paintwork along N/S

Slight up & down movement at steering wheel

Small cut at O/S/R tyre outer sidewall

Tidy inside and outside off vehicle

Pass 30 Nov 2006 127,014 miles

Air-bag light stays on [flashing]

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight play at steering rack on N/S

Pass 25 Nov 2005 105,872 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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W127 YGD is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W127 YGD, 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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W127 YGD is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 June 2000.

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