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Y529 YMO

2001 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

237,480 mi
Last recorded237,480 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2016 237,480 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 225,987 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 216,953 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 216,953 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 206,245 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 199,219 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 18,896 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 18,896 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 171,914 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 150,285 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 130,438 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 122,206 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 113,749 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 105,412 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 YMO is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y529 YMO, 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 Y529 YMO registered?

Y529 YMO is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 May 2001.

Is Y529 YMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y529 YMO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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