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Y116 MFC

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

138,087 mi
Last recorded138,087 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY116 MFC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2012 138,087 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 138,087 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 135,233 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 135,233 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 131,776 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2010 131,775 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 128,281 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 123,540 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 121,603 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 116,701 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 110,980 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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Y116 MFC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y116 MFC, 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 Y116 MFC registered?

Y116 MFC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 June 2001.

Is Y116 MFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y116 MFC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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