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Y474 DFC

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,109 mi
Last recorded115,109 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY474 DFC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 115,109 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of both Main sections (3.6.B.2c)

Front and rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Front bumper cover damaged

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

clear lense from nearside front indicator lamp missing

Pass 6 Oct 2015 105,560 miles

All Tyres close to 1.6mm legal minimum tread depth

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Front and Rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Main brake pipe rearmost ends (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front bumper trim damage

Nearside front indicator clear part of lense missing

Pass 13 Oct 2014 98,362 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 92,239 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 85,609 miles

Exhaust deteriorating

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake flexy pipe, metal sections slightly corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2011 78,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

brake discs all slightly scored and corrosion on rear friction surfaces

Pass 26 Nov 2010 71,281 miles

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

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

rear friction surface of front brake discs slightly corroded around inner hub

Fail 26 Nov 2010 71,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear friction surface of front brake discs slightly corroded around inner hub

Pass 26 Nov 2009 64,751 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 64,715 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 57,497 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 50,240 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 50,240 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 43,551 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 37,870 miles

Although not part of test, it should be noted that the Engine Management Light is illuminated

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

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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Y474 DFC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y474 DFC, 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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Y474 DFC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 April 2001.

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