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X284 YEL

2000 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

142,057 mi
Last recorded142,057 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX284 YEL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 142,057 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 142,057 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2017 134,355 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 127,810 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s + o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 122,370 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2014 115,177 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 115,177 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 106,153 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 106,153 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 May 2012 96,200 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 96,200 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 87,158 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 81,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside sill damaged

Pass 12 Jul 2010 81,470 miles

offside sill damaged

Pass 8 Jul 2009 74,982 miles

o/s/ wiper blade split

slight side way play at n/s/f wheel

Pass 14 Jul 2008 70,514 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 65,134 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 58,951 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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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X284 YEL is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 X284 YEL, 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 X284 YEL registered?

X284 YEL is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 September 2000.

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