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Y272 XAE

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,864 mi
Last recorded52,864 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY272 XAE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2012 52,864 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 52,864 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 49,775 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 46,843 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)

nearside front indicator outer lens missing

Pass 21 Jul 2009 43,303 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 40,091 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 37,393 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 34,035 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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Y272 XAE is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 Y272 XAE, 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 Y272 XAE registered?

Y272 XAE is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 July 2001.

Is Y272 XAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y272 XAE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y272 XAE have outstanding finance?

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