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Y467 MFC

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

113,148 mi
Last recorded113,148 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY467 MFC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2017 113,148 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)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat ?? bin cut hole (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view both sides (8.2.1c)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 111,884 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 111,884 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 109,895 miles

both front to rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion at rear

Fail 16 Oct 2015 109,886 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front to rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion at rear

Pass 15 Oct 2014 107,938 miles

all brake pipes showing signs of corrosion starting

Fail 14 Oct 2014 107,938 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

all brake pipes showing signs of corrosion starting

Pass 17 Oct 2013 105,728 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 105,728 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 38,595 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 89,069 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Oct 2010 77,311 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 64,453 miles

Both rear discs and pads are showing signs of wear and corrosion.

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 58,661 miles

Rear discs are showing signs of wear.

Pass 6 Jun 2007 51,509 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 42,440 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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Y467 MFC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y467 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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Y467 MFC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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