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Y421 MRF

2001 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,223 mi
Last recorded76,223 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY421 MRF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2013 76,223 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 76,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 72,063 miles

Nearside Rear 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 21 Feb 2012 72,063 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 66,217 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 59,879 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 51,954 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 47,999 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 43,197 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 36,682 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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 MRF is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MRF, 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 MRF registered?

Y421 MRF is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 July 2001.

Is Y421 MRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y421 MRF shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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