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X549 YBV

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

57,034 mi
Last recorded57,034 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX549 YBV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 57,034 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded All pipes on rack (2.3.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2018 57,031 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine management light (EPC ) illuminated

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded All pipes on rack (2.3.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 53,515 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)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 50,306 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2016 50,300 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 47,859 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 46,315 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 46,315 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 44,284 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 44,284 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 42,363 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 40,174 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 38,242 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 36,329 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 34,405 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 31,271 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 27,883 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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X549 YBV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2001 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 105,044 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 X549 YBV, 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 25 years old, this Skoda Octavia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X549 YBV registered?

X549 YBV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 January 2001.

Is X549 YBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X549 YBV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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