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W871 YBA

2000 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,855 mi
Last recorded84,855 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW871 YBA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2014 84,855 miles

Both nearside tyres scuffed on outer sidewalls.

Brake pipes rusting.

Oil misting around bottom of engine.

Rear shock absorbers and springs rusting.

Slight play in offside front wheel.

brake feurles rusting.

Pass 24 Jul 2013 83,605 miles

brake pipes rusting under plastic coating

slight imbalance on rear foot brake

slight movement in o/s front wheel

Pass 25 Jul 2012 80,919 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front lower arm rear bushes showing signs of wear

o/s door mirror damaged

slight blow fron exhaust mad section joints

slight play in n/s/f wheel

slight play in o/s/f wheel

some brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 26 Jul 2011 79,190 miles

REAR FOOT BRAKE HAS IMBALANCE (58%)

SLIGHT BLOW FROM EXHAUST CAT TO MIDDLE SECTION JOINT

Fail 26 Jul 2011 79,190 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

REAR FOOT BRAKE HAS IMBALANCE (58%)

SLIGHT BLOW FROM EXHAUST CAT TO MIDDLE SECTION JOINT

Pass 2 Aug 2010 77,340 miles

exhaust center mount broken

slight movement in both front wheels

Fail 2 Aug 2010 77,340 miles

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

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

exhaust center mount broken

slight movement in both front wheels

Pass 21 Jul 2009 74,887 miles

slight movement in n/s/f wheel

some brake pipes starting to rust

Fail 21 Jul 2009 74,887 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight movement in n/s/f wheel

some brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 7 Aug 2008 72,489 miles

brake pipes starting to rust

n/s front tyre worn close to limit

slight movement in steering rack ends

Fail 7 Aug 2008 72,489 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

brake pipes starting to rust

n/s front tyre worn close to limit

nail in o/s rear tyre tread

slight movement in steering rack ends

Pass 3 Aug 2007 62,250 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight movement in o/s/f wheel

Fail 2 Aug 2007 62,217 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

center stop lamp not working

slight movement in o/s/f wheel

Pass 2 Aug 2006 45,080 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

slight movement in n/s/f wheel

slight movement in o/s/f wheel

Fail 2 Aug 2006 45,080 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

slight movement in n/s/f wheel

slight movement in o/s/f wheel

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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W871 YBA is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W871 YBA, 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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W871 YBA is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 August 2000.

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