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Y449 BSF

2001 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

117,658 mi
Last recorded117,658 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY449 BSF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 117,658 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise engine malfunction lamp was active when the test was started but has since went off

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 109,195 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 103,862 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear brake pipes at the rear hubs slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush rearmost (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 100,108 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 96,960 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 96,960 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 92,630 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Mar 2013 92,630 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 88,712 miles

both front brake discs slightly pitted and worn

Pass 25 Mar 2011 83,912 miles

advise front brake discs slightly corroded and pitted

Pass 23 Mar 2010 78,095 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 72,226 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 66,976 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 61,438 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 54,624 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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Y449 BSF is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 Y449 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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Y449 BSF is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 March 2001.

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