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Y478 UDT

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

160,557 mi
Last recorded160,557 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY478 UDT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 160,557 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 157,205 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 151,474 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 146,251 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 142,197 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 138,731 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 138,731 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 130,018 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 118,758 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 106,443 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 106,443 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 93,636 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 80,940 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 UDT is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 Y478 UDT, 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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How do I check the history of Y478 UDT?

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What year was Y478 UDT registered?

Y478 UDT is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 July 2001.

Is Y478 UDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y478 UDT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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