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Y571 DFC

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,990 mi
Last recorded112,990 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY571 DFC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 112,990 miles

exhaust clamp heavily corroded and fractured but still supporting system

oil leak

rear bump stops perished

tow bar electrics cap missing/damaged

Fail 13 Apr 2017 112,990 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing mirror damaged causing sharp edges (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust clamp heavily corroded and fractured but still supporting system

oil leak

rear bump stops perished

tow bar electrics cap missing/damaged

Pass 9 May 2016 108,416 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 108,332 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 107,992 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45% imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

All rear brake pipes corroded

Both rear bump stops deteriorated

Both rear spring cups deteriorated

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

Coolant leak

Front wipers smear

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside front tyre has deep cuts out of tread

Pass 23 Apr 2015 102,685 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

hazard switch intermitantly faulty

slight brake bind drivers side front

Pass 6 May 2014 97,300 miles

Engine management light missing

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 97,173 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Engine management light missing

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear washer inop

starter motor sticking

Pass 11 Apr 2013 91,863 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 86,743 miles

BUCKLE N O/S/F WHEEL

Pass 9 May 2011 82,141 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 77,439 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 May 2009 71,003 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 65,233 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 60,011 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 54,335 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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Y571 DFC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y571 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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Y571 DFC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 March 2001.

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