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Y118 MFC

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

204,428 mi
Last recorded204,428 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY118 MFC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2013 204,428 miles

brake pad light on

engine light on

Fail 28 Nov 2013 204,422 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pad light on

engine light on

Pass 19 Nov 2012 173,832 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)

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

Fail 19 Nov 2012 173,824 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 146,767 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 146,761 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 118,797 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 118,797 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 91,421 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine warning light illuminated

gearbox oil leak from drive shaft oil seals

Fail 20 Nov 2009 91,363 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine warning light illuminated

gearbox oil leak from drive shaft oil seals

Pass 27 Nov 2008 61,506 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 61,506 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 54,467 miles

advise n/s/r tyre has nail in tread

advise o/s/f strut starting to sweat

Pass 25 Sep 2006 47,449 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 47,295 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

advise engine oil level low

advise n/s/front tyre badly worn

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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Y118 MFC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 Y118 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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Y118 MFC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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