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W814 YBU

2000 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

146,536 mi
Last recorded146,536 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW814 YBU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2016 146,536 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2016 146,536 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 138,925 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 138,925 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 132,608 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 132,608 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 128,398 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 128,398 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 124,716 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 124,703 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 117,021 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2010 101,956 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 101,956 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 93,683 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

power steering pipe corroded

slight leak on gearbox

slight leak on radiator

Fail 30 Jun 2009 93,683 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

power steering pipe corroded

slight leak on gearbox

slight leak on radiator

Fail 14 Jul 2008 81,036 miles

Rear Pads low just mot passable

Exhaust Rusty

Front and rear brake disc's worn and rusty

Front brake pads over half worn

Offside rear wheel not alloy

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

signs of water leak radiator

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2008 81,036 miles

Exhaust Rusty

Front and rear brake disc's worn and rusty

Front brake pads over half worn

Offside rear wheel not alloy

Rear Pads low just mot passable

signs of water leak radiator

slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2007 66,133 miles

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

both number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 11 Jul 2007 66,133 miles

both number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 18 Jul 2006 49,628 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

centre exhaust bracket broke but still surports exhaust

oil leak

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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W814 YBU is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 W814 YBU, 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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W814 YBU is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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