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W402 YKN

2000 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

201,751 mi
Last recorded201,751 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW402 YKN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2015 201,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake efficiency low but within limits

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

Fail 3 Sep 2015 201,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake efficiency low but within limits

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2014 190,771 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 190,771 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 190,664 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 May 2013 175,275 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 175,265 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 161,662 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 153,039 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 143,569 miles

front tyres on legal limit. 2 n/s rear tyre worn to marker bars

Fail 20 Apr 2010 143,569 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front tyres on legal limit. 2 n/s rear tyre worn to marker bars

Fail 27 Apr 2009 138,924 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 138,924 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 122,458 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

radiator slight leak

Fail 17 Aug 2007 122,458 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front subframe rear bushes cracking

n/s/f tyre worn uneven. o/s/f & o/s/r tyres worn to limit

radiator slight leak

Pass 28 Jun 2006 109,436 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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W402 YKN is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 W402 YKN, 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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W402 YKN is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 May 2000.

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