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Y451 AFP

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

151,624 mi
Last recorded151,624 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY451 AFP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 151,624 miles

n/s/rear brake only just met requirment

o/s/front fog lamp not working

Fail 24 Oct 2016 151,624 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working n/s and o/s front (1.1.A.3b)

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

n/s/rear brake only just met requirment

o/s/front fog lamp not working

Pass 27 Oct 2015 129,213 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 120,958 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 120,893 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 113,567 miles

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

o/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 23 May 2013 113,567 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 21 May 2012 108,874 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 103,814 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 99,023 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2010 99,023 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 93,859 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 88,363 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 88,363 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 82,011 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 82,011 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 77,552 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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Y451 AFP is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y451 AFP, 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 Y451 AFP registered?

Y451 AFP is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 August 2001.

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The MOT history for Y451 AFP shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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