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Y713 DRC

2001 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

298,453 mi
Last recorded298,453 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY713 DRC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 298,453 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 298,156 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 297,828 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 297,823 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 26 May 2016 296,630 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 296,622 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 May 2015 295,603 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 294,751 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 293,506 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 292,593 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 292,568 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 May 2011 291,400 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 290,202 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 290,202 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 287,799 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 287,749 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2008 283,495 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 276,352 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 266,041 miles

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)

Fail 9 May 2006 266,041 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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)

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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Y713 DRC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y713 DRC, 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 Y713 DRC registered?

Y713 DRC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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