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Y407 NRF

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,194 mi
Last recorded111,194 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY407 NRF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2015 111,194 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 111,132 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 98,285 miles

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

centre exhaust sleeve corroded but exhaust not blowing

Fail 9 Jul 2014 98,285 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

centre exhaust sleeve corroded but exhaust not blowing

Pass 24 May 2013 83,355 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 77,304 miles

both rear shockabsorber dust covers loose

centre exhaust mounting broken but still supports exhaust

Fail 23 Mar 2012 77,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear shockabsorber dust covers loose

centre exhaust mounting broken but still supports exhaust

Pass 30 Dec 2010 66,919 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 66,858 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 55,405 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 43,701 miles

Nearside rear shock absorber bumpstop breaking up.

Fail 18 Aug 2008 43,633 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear shock absorber bumpstop breaking up.

Pass 10 Aug 2007 34,774 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 30,494 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 24,914 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2005 24,914 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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Y407 NRF is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y407 NRF, 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 Y407 NRF registered?

Y407 NRF is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 August 2001.

Is Y407 NRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y407 NRF shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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