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Y327 FFJ

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

98,713 mi
Last recorded98,713 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY327 FFJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2017 98,713 miles

Emissions not tested Emissions unable to be tested as cannot hold revs at correct RPM (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre Punctured on Inner edge, (Repairable)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 97,012 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 97,012 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high Not able to maintain fast idle (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 94,009 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 3 Mar 2014 91,447 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 91,419 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

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)

adv rear blade split .....

Pass 4 Mar 2013 90,026 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 83,324 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 78,088 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 70,638 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 70,638 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 engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 64,177 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 57,683 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 50,662 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 50,662 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 41,537 miles

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

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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Y327 FFJ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y327 FFJ, 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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Y327 FFJ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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