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Y513 FYA

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

133,608 mi
Last recorded133,608 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2010
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY513 FYA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2010 133,608 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2010 133,608 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 126,980 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 115,147 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 115,147 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 30 Jan 2008 102,757 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 102,757 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 May 2006 81,981 miles

Front Number Plate In Poor Condition.

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

Fail 8 May 2006 81,981 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Number Plate In Poor Condition. †

Nearside Front 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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Y513 FYA is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y513 FYA, 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 Y513 FYA registered?

Y513 FYA is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 May 2001.

Is Y513 FYA safe to buy?

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