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Y224 FYA

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

130,502 mi
Last recorded130,502 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY224 FYA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2013 130,502 miles

N/S/F and O/S/F tyres are getting low on 3mm

Oil pressure light is on despite oil level witin tolerance

Possible intermittant fault with brake light switch

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 130,502 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S/F and O/S/F tyres are getting low on 3mm

Oil pressure light is on despite oil level witin tolerance

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 120,202 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 120,202 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 107,144 miles

brake warning light on dash

temp repair on rear exhaust mounting

Pass 6 Oct 2010 97,585 miles

both front suspension lower arm inner rear bushes cracking

both rear suspension bump stops cracking

centre exhaust bracket broken

corrosion on rear coil springs

engine undertray fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2010 97,444 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front suspension lower arm inner rear bushes cracking

both rear suspension bump stops cracking

centre exhaust bracket broken

corrosion on rear coil springs

engine undertray fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2009 81,319 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 81,319 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 64,907 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 64,627 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 52,447 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 46,378 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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Y224 FYA is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y224 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 Y224 FYA registered?

Y224 FYA is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 March 2001.

Is Y224 FYA safe to buy?

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