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Y371 FOB

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

149,127 mi
Last recorded149,127 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY371 FOB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 149,127 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 143,773 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 143,766 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 64% limit 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 137,479 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 133,152 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 124,329 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 112,962 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 110,040 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 104,307 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 98,419 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 93,388 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 88,425 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 83,809 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 74,286 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2005 63,870 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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Y371 FOB is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 Y371 FOB, 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 Y371 FOB registered?

Y371 FOB is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 June 2001.

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The MOT history for Y371 FOB shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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