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Y248 KCF

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,339 mi
Last recorded142,339 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY248 KCF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2015 142,339 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 142,339 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 131,218 miles

play and knock in offside inner steering rack joint

Fail 20 May 2014 131,218 miles

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

play and knock in offside inner steering rack joint

Pass 25 Jun 2013 114,988 miles

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

Oil leak

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

damage to sills

exhaust corroded and poorly supported

front tyres have some cuts

smell of fuel under bonnet

stains on fuel tank

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 25 Jun 2013 114,987 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

smell of fuel under bonnet

stains on fuel tank

stone chips in windscreen

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

Oil leak

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

damage to sills

exhaust corroded and poorly supported

front tyres have some cuts

Pass 30 Jun 2012 106,277 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

squeek from o/s/r wheel

Pass 10 Jun 2011 90,520 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 84,899 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 84,899 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 75,045 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 63,731 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 47,897 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 45,201 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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Y248 KCF is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y248 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 Y248 KCF registered?

Y248 KCF is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y248 KCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y248 KCF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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