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Y497 DCY

2001 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

127,032 mi
Last recorded127,032 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY497 DCY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 127,032 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 127,032 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 116,137 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 116,136 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 107,456 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes at nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Rear brakes binding slightly at nearside and offside

Pass 7 Jun 2016 101,941 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Jun 2015 98,875 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 92,137 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 86,504 miles

both front tyres inner eghe worn

Pass 20 Jun 2012 82,980 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 80,991 miles

nearside front slight brake judder

offside rear brake binding slightly wheel bearing not fully checked

Pass 14 Jun 2010 75,713 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 70,090 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 67,931 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 67,931 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 65,709 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 62,569 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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Y497 DCY is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 Y497 DCY, 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 Y497 DCY registered?

Y497 DCY is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 July 2001.

Is Y497 DCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y497 DCY shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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