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Y174 GFV

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,323 mi
Last recorded163,323 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2008
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY174 GFV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2008 163,323 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2007 145,079 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 145,079 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 130,272 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 130,272 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2005 111,498 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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Y174 GFV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y174 GFV, 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 Y174 GFV registered?

Y174 GFV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 August 2001.

Is Y174 GFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y174 GFV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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