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Y218 GWC

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,583 mi
Last recorded97,583 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY218 GWC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 11 Mar 2016 97,583 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 91,275 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 84,842 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly cracks on outer edges.

slightly oil leak around engine.

Pass 12 Mar 2013 78,026 miles

both front tyres starting to get low

slight play top mount

Pass 27 Mar 2012 74,165 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 68,696 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 64,085 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 61,030 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 53,146 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 43,748 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 32,782 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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Y218 GWC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y218 GWC, 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 Y218 GWC registered?

Y218 GWC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 April 2001.

Is Y218 GWC safe to buy?

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