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Y227 KCF

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

114,262 mi
Last recorded114,262 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY227 KCF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2012 114,262 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 108,489 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 104,003 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 97,468 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

engine management lamp illuminated

front bumper damaged

general minor upper bodywork damage

plastic engine covers fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines

rear registration plate discolouring

rear wiper blade splitting

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

Fail 24 Sep 2009 97,468 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

engine management lamp illuminated

front bumper damaged

general minor upper bodywork damage

plastic engine covers fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines

rear registration plate discolouring

rear wiper blade splitting

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

Pass 18 Sep 2008 85,308 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear seat belt slow retracting

Pass 18 Sep 2007 72,859 miles

osr passenger seat belt webbing fraying.front brakw discs corroded.rear tyres tread low.

Pass 26 Sep 2006 58,206 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Sep 2005 44,061 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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Y227 KCF is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y227 KCF, 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 Y227 KCF registered?

Y227 KCF is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 April 2001.

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