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Y421 CGN

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

140,822 mi
Last recorded140,822 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY421 CGN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 140,822 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 134,348 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 134,259 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 128,302 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 119,443 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 112,523 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 105,086 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 98,684 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 92,783 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 92,773 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 87,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 83,046 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 78,403 miles

Center exhaust insecure

Near side wing mirror glass damaged

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Apr 2012 78,402 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Center exhaust insecure

Near side wing mirror glass damaged

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 70,874 miles

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

front and rear brake discs corroded and worn

front brakes unbalanced

near side door mirror cracked

water leak from radiator

Pass 10 Mar 2010 67,825 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

passengers door mirror glass broken

Pass 17 Mar 2009 62,212 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 58,214 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 52,579 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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Y421 CGN is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 Y421 CGN, 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 Y421 CGN registered?

Y421 CGN is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 March 2001.

Is Y421 CGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y421 CGN shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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