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2001 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,525 mi
Last recorded149,525 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY529 NFC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2011 149,525 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 142,689 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 134,010 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 127,140 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Aug 2007 114,245 miles

front bumper damaged hanging down

Fail 27 Jul 2007 113,007 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

front bumper damaged hanging down

squeak from n/s/r brake

Fail 25 Jul 2006 93,476 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

bumper insecure

n/s/f bumper refit †rear silencer box mounting corroded †all brake pads required in 5000 miles

Pass 25 Jul 2006 93,476 miles

bumper insecure

n/s/f bumper refit †rear silencer box mounting corroded †all brake pads required in 5000 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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Y529 NFC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y529 NFC, 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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Y529 NFC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 August 2001.

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