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Y384 YBC

2001 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

194,077 mi
Last recorded194,077 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY384 YBC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2015 194,077 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 183,451 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 172,470 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 157,441 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front brake discs slightly worn & corroded around outer edges

Pass 7 Jan 2011 144,227 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 144,227 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2009 127,133 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 127,133 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 22 Dec 2008 111,973 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 111,973 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 92,283 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 65,821 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Dec 2006 65,817 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

sump guard fitted

Pass 29 Dec 2005 44,322 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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Y384 YBC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y384 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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Y384 YBC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 June 2001.

Is Y384 YBC safe to buy?

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