MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
289,887 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
offside front tyre on limit
slight bind both rear wheels
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
offside front tyre worn low outer edge
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
both outer sill damaged
n/s/r backing plate damp around wheel cyl
o/s/r wheel has slight bind
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
bonnet lock faulty and grille damaged
centre exhaust section front mounting corroded away from the exhaust
nearside outer sill dented
nearside rear shock absorber protective shroud incomplete and insecure
nearside rear tyre wearing on the outer edge
offside rear lamp lens cracked
plastic engine covers fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines
some minor upper bodywork damage
unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully
n/s outer sill damaged
slight bind o/s/r wheel
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
damage to o/s/ bumper
oil leak
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
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Y476 DCY is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Black 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 Y476 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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Y476 DCY is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 July 2001.
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