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W401 YJE

2000 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

114,316 mi
Last recorded114,316 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW401 YJE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2013 114,316 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 106,328 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 106,328 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Sep 2011 98,884 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Sep 2011 98,884 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 92,814 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front bumper damaged

Pass 29 Sep 2009 76,723 miles

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

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

damaged front bumper/ front number plate/ o/s/front wing

Fail 19 Sep 2009 76,245 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

damaged front bumper/ front number plate/ o/s/front wing

wiper blades torn at ends

Pass 22 Sep 2008 64,731 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

offside front wing damaged

Fail 22 Sep 2008 64,731 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

front number plate slightly damaged

offside front wing damaged

Pass 25 Sep 2007 51,634 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 43,555 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 35,759 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2005 35,759 miles

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

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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W401 YJE is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W401 YJE, 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 W401 YJE registered?

W401 YJE is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 July 2000.

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