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Y656 FEV

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

141,652 mi
Last recorded141,652 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY656 FEV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 141,652 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. foot brake and handbrake (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 137,449 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 137,305 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 130,292 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 120,900 miles

n/s/f slight play wheel bearing

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front tyres wearing on edges

slight damage to offside front bumper

Fail 14 Jul 2014 120,899 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front tyres wearing on edges

n/s/f slight play wheel bearing

slight damadge o/s/f bupper

Pass 18 Jul 2013 122,270 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 103,230 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2012 103,230 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 93,886 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 21 Jul 2010 85,896 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

No acceleration detected on smoke test

Pass 23 Nov 2009 81,189 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 71,821 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads getting low

rear number plate discoloured

Pass 28 Nov 2008 71,821 miles

front brake pads getting low

rear number plate discoloured

Pass 22 Feb 2008 66,861 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 66,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 59,827 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

lack of turbo power

Fail 23 Feb 2007 59,827 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

lack of turbo power

Fail 24 Feb 2006 51,200 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear number plate starting to deface

Pass 24 Feb 2006 51,200 miles

rear number plate starting to deface

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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Y656 FEV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y656 FEV, 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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Y656 FEV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 April 2001.

Is Y656 FEV safe to buy?

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