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W996 YCR

2000 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

113,286 mi
Last recorded113,286 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW996 YCR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2013 113,286 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres perished,outer.

front anti roll bar D bushes worn.

inspection light on.

slight play detected at upper stearing coloum

Pass 11 Jun 2012 108,728 miles

2 bulbs out high level brake light

Nearside rear outer sill starting to corrode

Fail 11 Jun 2012 108,727 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

2 bulbs out high level brake light

Nearside rear outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 6 Jun 2011 102,921 miles

2 segments of high level brake light not working

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge

Slight oil leak gearbox area

Pass 9 Jun 2010 96,831 miles

High level stop light incomplete.

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 89,941 miles

Engine man light on.

O/s/r inner tyre edge wearing uneven.

Service light on.

Skoda badges missing

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 83,323 miles

General oil leaks Inspection service warning light on

Pass 5 Jun 2007 76,525 miles

General oil leaks

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly and getting low

Pass 19 Jun 2006 68,077 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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W996 YCR is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 W996 YCR, 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 W996 YCR registered?

W996 YCR is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 July 2000.

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