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Y477 OPV

2001 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

182,303 mi
Last recorded182,303 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY477 OPV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2012 182,303 miles

n/s/f anti roll bar drop link has slight play in bushes

Pass 31 May 2011 181,725 miles

both front lower arms bushes starting to de bond

exhaust bracket snapped

exhaust corroding

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 13 May 2010 175,380 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

front flexi hoses perished

front number plate cracked

front shock absorbers feel weak

o/s/f indicator bulb losing colour

Pass 13 May 2009 171,027 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 160,982 miles

n/s/f and o/s/.f lower arm rear bushes starting to split

o/s/r tyre wearing edges

Fail 31 May 2008 160,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f and o/s/.f lower arm rear bushes starting to split

o/s/r tyre wearing edges

Pass 21 May 2007 140,775 miles

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge, just meets criteria

reverse lights in-op

slight play in both sides front lower arm rear bushes

Pass 6 Jun 2006 122,867 miles

Both sides front wishbone rear bushes show some wear

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside rear tyre on limit

Reverse light not working

Slight damage to front No plate

Slight mishape to offside rear wheel rim

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 OPV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OPV, 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 OPV registered?

Y477 OPV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 June 2001.

Is Y477 OPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y477 OPV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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