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Y672 KSF

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

215,625 mi
Last recorded215,625 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY672 KSF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 215,625 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres are worn on inner edges

exhaust is tied up

oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2016 215,581 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

both rear tyres are worn on inner edges

exhaust is tied up

oil leak

steering rack inner joint has slight play N/S

Pass 1 Oct 2015 206,042 miles

various oil leaks

slight wear in front suspension bushes

main brake pipes corroding at rear sections

service light on

Pass 10 Oct 2014 191,080 miles

rear exhaust mount deteriorated and repaired

Pass 9 Oct 2013 179,367 miles

n/s inner cv gaitor slight perrished

o/s outer cv gaitor slight perrished

Fail 28 Sep 2013 179,367 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

n/s inner cv gaitor slight perrished

o/s outer cv gaitor slight perrished

Pass 4 Oct 2012 160,231 miles

airbag warning light on

exhaust corroded and pinholed at catalyst area, advise repair/renewal

slight wear starting in both front suspension arms rear mount bushes

traction control warning light on

Pass 11 Oct 2011 140,394 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 136,502 miles

cat section corroding

rear tyres perrished and cracked

Pass 17 Jun 2010 110,745 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 101,056 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear shock absorber dust covers damaged

Fail 17 Mar 2009 101,051 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear shock absorber dust covers damaged

Pass 19 Mar 2008 88,327 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 88,327 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS GETTING CORRODED ON INNER SURFACE

Pass 13 Mar 2007 73,130 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 63,332 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 623,216 miles

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

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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Y672 KSF is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 Y672 KSF, 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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Y672 KSF is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 April 2001.

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