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Y312 MVV

2001 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2014
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

121,152 mi
Last recorded121,152 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY312 MVV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2013 121,152 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 97,059 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 97,055 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 28 May 2011 87,238 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 263,363 miles

exhaust blowing at centre clamp holed with rust

slight bamage to nearside rear flex brake pipe

Pass 2 Aug 2010 256,024 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2010 255,914 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 248,567 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake pedel spongy

Fail 29 Jan 2010 248,247 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 28 Jan 2010 248,227 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

two front side light bulbs poor

Pass 29 Jul 2009 240,271 miles

centre exhaust bracket split off

offside rear tyre 2 mm

Pass 28 Jan 2009 230,970 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 219,366 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 206,186 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 190,934 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 177,915 miles

front number plate starting to deteriorate

two front side lights poor

Pass 31 Jul 2006 16,585 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 153,703 miles

N/S mirror glass cracked

N/S sill damaged on underside

Pass 3 Aug 2005 140,433 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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Y312 MVV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y312 MVV, 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 Y312 MVV registered?

Y312 MVV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 August 2001.

Is Y312 MVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y312 MVV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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