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W347 YVA

2000 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

208,256 mi
Last recorded208,256 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW347 YVA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2014 208,256 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 189,718 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 174,007 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 160,303 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight bind in both rear wheels

Slight play in nearside steering arm

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 17 Sep 2011 160,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight bind in both rear wheels

Slight play in nearside steering arm

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 143,916 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 118,596 miles

wear on rear brake discs

Fail 24 Jul 2009 118,590 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

wear on rear brake discs

Fail 29 Jul 2008 108,031 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

wear on front and rear brake discs

Pass 29 Jul 2008 108,031 miles

wear on front and rear brake discs

Pass 17 May 2007 99,958 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 May 2006 92,856 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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W347 YVA is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W347 YVA, 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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W347 YVA is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 June 2000.

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