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Y216 FYA

2001 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

159,213 mi
Last recorded159,213 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY216 FYA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2012 159,213 miles

Engine Oil level Running Low

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2011 153,324 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 148,931 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

both sills damaged

n/s/f tyre side wall worn 195 65r15

n/s/r and o/s/r shock absorber top plastic covers adrift

Fail 17 Apr 2010 148,824 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

both sills damaged

n/s/f tyre side wall worn 195 65r15

n/s/r and o/s/r shock absorber top plastic covers adrift

Fail 21 Apr 2009 14,189 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 14,189 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 129,412 miles

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

slight oil leak on rear of engine

Fail 2 May 2007 109,506 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 2 May 2007 109,506 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 86,661 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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Y216 FYA is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y216 FYA, 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 Y216 FYA registered?

Y216 FYA is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 April 2001.

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