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W979 YVE

2000 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,684 mi
Last recorded101,684 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW979 YVE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 9 Feb 2016 101,684 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 90,191 miles

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

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

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

center silencer deteriorated

Pass 7 Oct 2013 80,434 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 71,813 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 63,806 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 56,146 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 48,967 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 42,245 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 35,630 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 28,647 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 27,104 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

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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W979 YVE is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W979 YVE, 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 W979 YVE registered?

W979 YVE is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 July 2000.

Is W979 YVE safe to buy?

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