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Y477 MFC

2001 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2014
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

166,985 mi
Last recorded166,985 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY477 MFC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2013 166,985 miles

Front bumper insecure

Pass 31 Jul 2012 156,191 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 147,143 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 134,795 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 134,795 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 121,236 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 100,892 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 100,892 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 99,711 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 91,428 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 82,119 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 69,820 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 58,073 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 46,318 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 MFC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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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What year was Y477 MFC registered?

Y477 MFC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 June 2001.

Is Y477 MFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y477 MFC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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