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Y161 YAP

2001 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

69,906 mi
Last recorded69,906 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY161 YAP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2015 69,906 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

damage to sills

exhaust corroded

osf tyre wearing on edges

stone chips and scratches to windscreen

Fail 1 Jun 2015 69,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

damage to sills

exhaust corroded

osf tyre wearing on edges

stone chips and scratches to windscreen

Pass 12 May 2014 63,814 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 61,862 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 55,685 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 51,521 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 46,156 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 38,824 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 32,737 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 May 2007 27,062 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 May 2006 20,981 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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Y161 YAP is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y161 YAP, 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 Y161 YAP registered?

Y161 YAP is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 June 2001.

Is Y161 YAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y161 YAP shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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