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Y458 DCY

2001 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

215,315 mi
Last recorded215,315 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY458 DCY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2013 215,315 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 203,195 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Jul 2012 203,181 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 191,795 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 181,842 miles

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

nearside and offside number plate light bulbs dim

Pass 31 Jul 2009 165,302 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 141,330 miles

brake pad warning lamp is on

Pass 24 Jan 2008 119,958 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 101,777 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 92,754 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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Y458 DCY is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y458 DCY, 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 Y458 DCY registered?

Y458 DCY is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 May 2001.

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