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Y543 DFC

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

106,721 mi
Last recorded106,721 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY543 DFC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 106,721 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 100,368 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 100,366 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 7 May 2014 92,568 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 May 2014 92,568 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 89,641 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Apr 2013 89,641 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 85,799 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 79,011 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 71,191 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 62,578 miles

nearside rear tyre cracked

Pass 18 Apr 2008 56,302 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine management light on

nearside & offside wiper blades split

Pass 16 Mar 2007 51,860 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 46,835 miles

o/s/f inner cv boot leaking (clip missing)

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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Y543 DFC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 Y543 DFC, 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 Y543 DFC registered?

Y543 DFC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 March 2001.

Is Y543 DFC safe to buy?

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