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Y397 CDC

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

179,114 mi
Last recorded179,114 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY397 CDC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2017 179,114 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2016 171,018 miles

exhaust blowing-co just met minimum co%

windscreen has stonechip-n/s mirror slightly cracked

x2 rear coil springs corroded-rear brakes slightly binding

x2 top mounts slight lift and noisy-rack play

Pass 16 May 2015 152,667 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

child seat fitted to rear unable to check seatbelt properly-wishbone bushes perished-exhaust and mountings corroded-x2 rear coil springs corroded-x2 rear tyres worn low-front and rear brakes slightly juddering-top mounts slight lift

front coil springs corroded-windscreen has slight crack

Pass 17 May 2014 142,200 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

n/s/f headlamp aim kick off faint

Fail 16 May 2014

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

n/s/f headlamp aim kick off faint

Pass 22 Apr 2013 126,837 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2012 122,374 miles

Oil leak

o/s front lower ball joint close to c/v joint

Fail 21 Apr 2011 118,003 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 118,003 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 112,564 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 110,223 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 97,487 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 84,039 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 70,158 miles

Offside 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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Y397 CDC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y397 CDC, 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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Y397 CDC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 May 2001.

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