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Y425 MRF

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

274,075 mi
Last recorded274,075 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY425 MRF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2013 274,075 miles

wipers split

Pass 28 May 2012 252,541 miles

NS WING MIRROR SMASHED BUT STILL VISIBLE

Fail 28 May 2012 252,541 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

NS WING MIRROR SMASHED BUT STILL VISIBLE

Pass 14 Jun 2011 228,792 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 228,792 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 207,381 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 207,381 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 184,082 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)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 159,904 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 159,904 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 135,493 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 111,108 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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Y425 MRF is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 Y425 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 Y425 MRF registered?

Y425 MRF is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 June 2001.

Is Y425 MRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y425 MRF shows 12 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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