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Y249 KCF

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

102,574 mi
Last recorded102,574 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY249 KCF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2016 102,574 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 99,298 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 95,753 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)

tyres wearing low.

Pass 15 Jan 2013 91,965 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 89,902 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 89,706 miles

engine menagement light dash

engine oil leak

exhaust corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing very close to limit on inner edge

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2010 84,236 miles

age cracking to suspension rubbers

chips in screen

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2009 78,033 miles

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

unable to fully check hydraulic systems due to under car wet condition

Fail 14 Nov 2009 78,033 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

unable to fully check hydraulic systems due to under car wet condition

Pass 21 Nov 2008 72,324 miles

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

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

centre exhaust poorly surported

nsf sill damaged

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 1 Dec 2007 66,824 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 66,803 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 60,041 miles

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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Y249 KCF is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 Y249 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 Y249 KCF registered?

Y249 KCF is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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