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X426 YMV

2000 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

183,365 mi
Last recorded183,365 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX426 YMV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 183,365 miles

Engine oil leak

Front Both sides indictor outer lens missing at time of test

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 180,346 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 180,341 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 177,960 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 177,960 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 174,706 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 174,706 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 171,174 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 171,169 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 168,831 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 166,089 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 162,669 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 158,433 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2007 153,513 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 148,306 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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X426 YMV is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 X426 YMV, 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 X426 YMV registered?

X426 YMV is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 December 2000.

Is X426 YMV safe to buy?

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