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Y838 DNU

2000 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

113,305 mi
Last recorded113,305 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2012
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY838 DNU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2012 113,305 miles

exhaust heavily corroded

offside front wishbone bush starting to split

offside rear brake pipe showing signs of corrosion

Pass 12 Jan 2011 106,575 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 99,640 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 91,906 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 86,605 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 67,323 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 59,837 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 59,834 miles

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

rear axle imbalance 45%

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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Y838 DNU is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y838 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 Y838 DNU registered?

Y838 DNU is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is Y838 DNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y838 DNU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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