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Y461 MFC

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,828 mi
Last recorded87,828 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY461 MFC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2013 87,828 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2013 87,824 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 85,022 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 85,018 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 76,793 miles

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

front brake disc's corroded

rear wiper blade

Fail 20 Sep 2011 76,793 miles

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

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

front brake disc's corroded

rear wiper blade

Pass 24 Mar 2010 68,497 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

head lights have been adjust

Fail 23 Mar 2010 68,496 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

head lights have been adjust

Pass 17 Feb 2009 62,209 miles

Slight bind on both rear brakes

Pass 12 Nov 2007 50,632 miles

rear wiper blade split

slight bind in both rear brakes

Pass 4 Oct 2006 42,923 miles

f/o/s tyre close to limit 2mm

r/o/s tyre close to limit 2mm

slight bind r/n/s brake

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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Y461 MFC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y461 MFC, 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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Y461 MFC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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