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Y326 DFC

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

195,536 mi
Last recorded195,536 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY326 DFC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 195,536 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 188,283 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2014 183,362 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 183,362 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Mar 2013 179,486 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 175,678 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 170,646 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 170,584 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 159,171 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 158,846 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 140,580 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 140,580 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 122,299 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 103,346 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 81,231 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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Y326 DFC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y326 DFC, 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 Y326 DFC registered?

Y326 DFC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 March 2001.

Is Y326 DFC safe to buy?

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