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Y401 FOO

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

159,097 mi
Last recorded159,097 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY401 FOO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 159,097 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 159,097 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 151,269 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 143,309 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 140,510 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 137,278 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 134,205 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 133,256 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 129,526 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 116,005 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 102,188 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 89,166 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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Y401 FOO is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 Y401 FOO, 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 Y401 FOO registered?

Y401 FOO is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y401 FOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y401 FOO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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