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Y127 FTW

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

92,705 mi
Last recorded92,705 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY127 FTW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2023 92,705 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 91,927 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 91,708 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 91,706 miles

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle offside rear (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2019 89,221 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 86,618 miles

Front Registration plate cracked

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 83,606 miles

Engine management light on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jun 2016 81,185 miles

exhaust system is corroded

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Jun 2016 81,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

exhaust system is corroded

nearside headlight is broken but been repaired not insecure

Pass 28 May 2015 78,662 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 76,334 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 73,978 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 15 May 2013 73,978 miles

engine management light on

Pass 17 May 2012 71,774 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 66,468 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 62,225 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 58,132 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 52,330 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 52,325 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 45,988 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 45,977 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 39,384 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 39,384 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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Y127 FTW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 Y127 FTW, 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 Y127 FTW registered?

Y127 FTW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y127 FTW shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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