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Y693 BFS

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,823 mi
Last recorded94,823 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY693 BFS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2012 94,823 miles

Oil leak

engine management warning light is on

Fail 28 Mar 2012 94,823 miles

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

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

Oil leak

engine management warning light is on

Pass 22 Mar 2011 84,091 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 75,011 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 67,562 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 61,328 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 61,085 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 2 Jul 2007 51,353 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 51,353 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 37,945 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 37,632 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust shows signs of leaking (requires attention)

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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Y693 BFS is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y693 BFS, 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 Y693 BFS registered?

Y693 BFS is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 May 2001.

Is Y693 BFS safe to buy?

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