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Y485 DFC

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,390 mi
Last recorded98,390 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY485 DFC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 98,390 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 92,821 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 92,820 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 92,818 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 89,539 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 86,491 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 83,064 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 83,064 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 May 2011 80,280 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 77,954 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 75,492 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

engine management light on

Pass 17 Mar 2008 65,019 miles

engine and gearbox damp with oil

engine managment light on

Pass 7 Mar 2007 56,623 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 50,822 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2006 50,822 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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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Y485 DFC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol 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 Y485 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 Y485 DFC registered?

Y485 DFC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 March 2001.

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