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Y285 EUD

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,311 mi
Last recorded131,311 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY285 EUD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2013 131,311 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 126,672 miles

Brake discs slightly pitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 May 2010 109,408 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 95,380 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 95,380 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 May 2008 92,349 miles

rear brake discs poor condition and slight corrosion

Fail 21 May 2007 84,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

both front tyres low tread 205/55/zr16

Pass 21 May 2007 84,670 miles

both front tyres low tread 205/55/zr16

Pass 6 May 2006 70,972 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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Y285 EUD is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y285 EUD, 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 Y285 EUD registered?

Y285 EUD is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 April 2001.

Is Y285 EUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y285 EUD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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