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W861 YKX

2000 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

84,863 mi
Last recorded84,863 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2014
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW861 YKX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2014 84,863 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 67,116 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2013 67,116 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 52,004 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front no plate deterioted

Pass 4 Jul 2011 45,442 miles

Offside rear tyre - perished and cracking

centre exhaust hanger broken but system still supported

Fail 4 Jul 2011 45,441 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside rear tyre - perished and cracking

centre exhaust hanger broken but system still supported

Pass 23 Jul 2010 41,157 miles

centre exhaust hanger broken but still supporting exhaust system

Pass 28 Jul 2009 35,892 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 31,537 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 28,954 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 25,662 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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W861 YKX is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W861 YKX, 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 W861 YKX registered?

W861 YKX is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 August 2000.

Is W861 YKX safe to buy?

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