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Y559 OPV

2001 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

145,095 mi
Last recorded145,095 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY559 OPV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2011 145,095 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 140,618 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 131,849 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2010 131,849 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 122,662 miles

front brake imbalance 23% just with in 25% fail

Pass 5 Mar 2008 108,111 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 86,758 miles

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

n/s/f seat belt slow to retract

Pass 10 Jun 2005 49,913 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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Y559 OPV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y559 OPV, 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 Y559 OPV registered?

Y559 OPV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 June 2001.

Is Y559 OPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y559 OPV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y559 OPV have outstanding finance?

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