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X436 YMV

2000 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2016
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

270,822 mi
Last recorded270,822 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX436 YMV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2015 270,822 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 270,822 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 263,476 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 247,606 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 242,788 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 238,511 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 228,742 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 221,667 miles

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm inner rear bushes slightly deteriated.(not resulting in excessive movement.)

offside rear tyre inner tread worn low-advise immediate renewal.

Pass 6 Feb 2008 211,724 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm inner rear bushes have slight cracking..(not resulting in excessive movement.)

offside rear tyre inside tread worn low.(advise renewal.)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 188,649 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 176,616 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 176,616 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play in o/s and n/s steering rack.

Pass 22 Mar 2006 162,037 miles

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

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

handbrake travel on max.

slight play in offside/nearside steering rack.

Pass 7 Sep 2005 146,864 miles

signs of wear to nearside and offside front wishbone rear bushes.

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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X436 YMV is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 X436 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 X436 YMV registered?

X436 YMV is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 December 2000.

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