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W717 YGA

2000 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

351,632 mi
Last recorded351,632 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW717 YGA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2012 351,632 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 351,620 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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 1 Aug 2011 343,965 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2010 327,377 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 308,116 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 290,571 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 275,519 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 258,669 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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W717 YGA is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W717 YGA, 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 W717 YGA registered?

W717 YGA is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 July 2000.

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