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Y533 NFC

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

172,875 mi
Last recorded172,875 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY533 NFC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 172,875 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 165,833 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 154,729 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 144,264 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 133,511 miles

both rear shock absorbers corroded

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2016 130,321 miles

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

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

SLIGHT LEAK TO FRONT EXHAUST

VEHICLE PRESENTED WITH MIDDLE REAR 3POINT SEAT BELT REMOVED

Fail 11 Feb 2016 130,321 miles

Emissions not tested DUE TO EXHAUST LEAK (7.4.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

VEHICLE PRESENTED WITH MIDDLE REAR 3POINT SEAT BELT REMOVED

Pass 20 Apr 2015 126,973 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 122,291 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system corroded

nearside front inner anti-roll bar bush has slight play

offside front inner anti-roll bar link bush has slight play

Pass 24 Apr 2013 115,258 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight brake bind on the offside rear

Pass 11 Apr 2012 108,941 miles

both front inner anti-roll bar bushes worn to excess. may cause knock

Fail 11 Apr 2012 108,941 miles

Nearside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

both front inner anti-roll bar bushes worn to excess. may cause knock

Pass 20 Apr 2011 103,511 miles

Nearside Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

front tyres worn low

Pass 14 Apr 2010 99,775 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 99,775 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise slight run out of rear brake operation.

Pass 22 Apr 2009 92,365 miles

rear tyres worn unevenly

Fail 22 Apr 2009 92,363 miles

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

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

rear tyres worn unevenly

Pass 17 Apr 2008 82,601 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 73,574 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 73,574 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 60,359 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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Y533 NFC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 Y533 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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Y533 NFC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 July 2001.

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