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W709 YAL

2000 Skoda Octavia

Purple Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

149,530 mi
Last recorded149,530 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW709 YAL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 149,530 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 144,269 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 139,404 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 131,895 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 126,997 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 121,099 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 113,288 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 101,663 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 90,678 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 90,678 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 73,981 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 62,436 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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W709 YAL is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Purple with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 W709 YAL, 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 W709 YAL registered?

W709 YAL is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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The MOT history for W709 YAL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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