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Y549 DFC

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

118,662 mi
Last recorded118,662 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY549 DFC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 118,662 miles

catalytic converter in poor condition

front discs in poor condition

Pass 11 Feb 2015 113,338 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2015 113,337 miles

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

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

Centre exhaust clamps broken.

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Front brake discs worn & scored.

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

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

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

Oil leak

Slight damage to rear wheel inner rims.

Pass 13 Feb 2014 106,580 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Feb 2014 106,580 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2013 102,442 miles

rear brake discs heavily corroded and worn recomend replacement.

Pass 19 Dec 2011 95,638 miles

rear indicators faded

Pass 10 Dec 2010 88,496 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 70,169 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 63,544 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 56,991 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 48,901 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 39,365 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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Y549 DFC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 Y549 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 Y549 DFC registered?

Y549 DFC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 March 2001.

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