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Y481 DFC

2001 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

142,257 mi
Last recorded142,257 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY481 DFC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2013 142,257 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 142,257 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 125,813 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

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

near side wiper split

Fail 2 Apr 2012 125,813 miles

near side wiper split

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 115,041 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 101,333 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Mar 2009 89,716 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 75,897 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 63,852 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 56,427 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 56,427 miles

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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Y481 DFC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y481 DFC, 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 Y481 DFC registered?

Y481 DFC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 March 2001.

Is Y481 DFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y481 DFC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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