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Y478 MFC

2001 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

210,387 mi
Last recorded210,387 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY478 MFC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 210,387 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery light on

both sills have surface corrosion

Fail 6 Nov 2017 210,386 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery light on

both sills have surface corrosion

Pass 3 Dec 2016 202,386 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 186,436 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 171,789 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 156,628 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 138,372 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear tyres worn

Pass 29 Oct 2011 131,486 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Nov 2010 120,398 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 120,398 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

front brakes imbalance.front noumber plate poor condition.

Pass 7 Nov 2009 108,036 miles

front brake discs corroded

front number plate discoloured

Fail 7 Nov 2009 108,035 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

front brake discs corroded

front number plate discoloured

Pass 30 Oct 2008 103,126 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 89,977 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 78,065 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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Y478 MFC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel 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 Y478 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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Y478 MFC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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