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Y796 DNU

2000 Skoda Octavia

Purple Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,122 mi
Last recorded84,122 miles
Recorded on18 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY796 DNU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2013 84,122 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 64,325 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 64,316 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 May 2011 53,507 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2011 53,507 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 41,581 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 38,293 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 36,506 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 36,506 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 28,838 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 24,583 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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Y796 DNU is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Purple with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y796 DNU, 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 Y796 DNU registered?

Y796 DNU is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is Y796 DNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y796 DNU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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