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Y68 UGC

2001 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

187,989 mi
Last recorded187,989 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2011
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY68 UGC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2011 187,989 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 187,989 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 177,938 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 164,915 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 149,805 miles

acceptable damage to windscreen.

both front brake discs lipped slightly.

poss bad connection on n/s/r number plate light.

Pass 15 Jan 2007 138,313 miles

all brakes have been overhauled and pedal does not feel as good as it should customer should allow a bedding in period

Pass 16 Feb 2006 129,839 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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Y68 UGC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y68 UGC, 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 Y68 UGC registered?

Y68 UGC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y68 UGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y68 UGC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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