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Y477 BVV

2001 Skoda Octavia

Orange Lpg 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

111,452 mi
Last recorded111,452 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY477 BVV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2017 111,452 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 98,280 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 98,270 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 97,587 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 15 Aug 2013 89,956 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 89,956 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 82,743 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 82,741 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 73,860 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 65,090 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 56,274 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 51,838 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 44,883 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 39,200 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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Y477 BVV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,984cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 Y477 BVV, 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 Y477 BVV registered?

Y477 BVV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 June 2001.

Is Y477 BVV safe to buy?

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