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Y421 FYC

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,116 mi
Last recorded137,116 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY421 FYC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2013 137,116 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f and n/s/f sills slightly damaged

slight exhaust blow

Fail 12 Jul 2013 137,116 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f and n/s/f sills slightly damaged

slight exhaust blow

Pass 1 Aug 2012 128,111 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 116,450 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 102,049 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 102,049 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

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 FYC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y421 FYC, 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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How do I check the history of Y421 FYC?

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What year was Y421 FYC registered?

Y421 FYC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 July 2001.

Is Y421 FYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y421 FYC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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