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Y429 BSF

2001 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,162 mi
Last recorded121,162 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY429 BSF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2013 121,162 miles

OSF lower suspension arm rear bush sealed

Rear Brakes under sealed

Pass 28 Mar 2012 115,003 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 106,028 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 98,882 miles

exhaust condition

slight rotational noise from nearside rear hub ?

Fail 27 Mar 2009 91,440 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 91,440 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 84,120 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 84,120 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 75,169 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 75,169 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 66,442 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 66,441 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.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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Y429 BSF is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,389cc petrol 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 Y429 BSF, 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 Y429 BSF registered?

Y429 BSF is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y429 BSF 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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