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Y314 YBC

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Electric 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

231,169 mi
Last recorded231,169 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY314 YBC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 231,169 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 224,577 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 219,460 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2016 214,844 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2015 212,137 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2014 207,527 miles

Centre Rear Lower registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 10 May 2014 207,439 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Rear Lower registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 202,710 miles

Centre Rear Upper registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 194,924 miles

Centre Rear Lower registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Apr 2012 194,924 miles

Centre Rear Lower Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Rear Lower registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 May 2011 189,246 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear number plate begin to seperate

Pass 7 May 2011 189,246 miles

rear number plate begin to seperate

Pass 24 Apr 2010 182,782 miles

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

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

rear number plate begining to seperate

Fail 24 Apr 2010 182,782 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

rear number plate begining to seperate

Pass 25 Apr 2009 174,830 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 166,626 miles

front tyres worn to near legal limit

Pass 30 Apr 2007 159,183 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 151,463 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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Y314 YBC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 Y314 YBC, 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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Y314 YBC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 April 2001.

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