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Y427 CGN

2001 Skoda Octavia

Turquoise Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

146,887 mi
Last recorded146,887 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY427 CGN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2013 146,887 miles

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

centre exhaust mounting not attatched but still supports exhausst

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

minor oil leak

nearside front tyre on 2mm and bald on inner edge

Fail 18 Jan 2013 146,887 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

centre exhaust mounting not attatched but still supports exhausst

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

minor oil leak

nearside front tyre on 2mm and bald on inner edge

Pass 10 Feb 2012 137,625 miles

rear tyres worn ems light on centre seat belt feels rough on webbing

Pass 18 Mar 2011 129,268 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 113,411 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2008 94,580 miles

centre exhaust bracket fractured

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside and offside front steering rack arms inner joints have play in them

offside rear tyre worn on the inner edge of the tread

Pass 4 Nov 2007 79,364 miles

nearside and offside front tyres are worn on the inner edges and getting a little low on tread

nearside rear tyre badly worn on inner edge and low on tread

Fail 4 Nov 2007 79,363 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

nearside and offside front tyres are worn on the inner edges and getting a little low on tread

Pass 3 Nov 2006 69,978 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2005 38,945 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2005 38,945 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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Y427 CGN is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Turquoise with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 Y427 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 Y427 CGN registered?

Y427 CGN is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 April 2001.

Is Y427 CGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y427 CGN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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