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Y59 FTW

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,451 mi
Last recorded108,451 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY59 FTW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2012 108,451 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 108,449 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

center exhaust braket corroded

engine check light on

Pass 31 Mar 2011 88,492 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 88,492 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear wiper blade split

Pass 14 Apr 2010 73,124 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 17 Apr 2009 61,500 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 49,650 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 37,989 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 30,768 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 30,293 miles

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

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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Y59 FTW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y59 FTW, 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 Y59 FTW registered?

Y59 FTW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 March 2001.

Is Y59 FTW safe to buy?

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