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Y421 XAG

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

188,222 mi
Last recorded188,222 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2010
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY421 XAG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2010 188,222 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jul 2010 188,221 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 169,917 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 169,915 miles

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

tyres just legal bold on both inners edges advise to replace before long trip

Pass 4 Aug 2006 165,086 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 165,065 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

drivers door electric window does not open

slight binding in hand brake cables

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 XAG is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XAG, 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 XAG registered?

Y421 XAG is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 June 2001.

Is Y421 XAG safe to buy?

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