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Y714 BFS

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,957 mi
Last recorded106,957 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY714 BFS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 106,957 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 106,956 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 100,189 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2017 91,453 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

advise parking brake adjustment limit just met

rear axle and front sub frame corroded but not deemed excessive

Fail 5 May 2017 91,453 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

advise parking brake adjustment limit just met

rear axle and front sub frame corroded but not deemed excessive

Pass 5 May 2016 79,581 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside (2.4.G.2)

rear axle and front subframe corroded

Fail 4 May 2016 79,581 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside (2.4.G.2)

rear axle and front subframe corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2016 79,508 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits between 1.20 and 1.40 roughly during test (7.3.D.3)

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front indicators (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 76,521 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 76,521 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 May 2014 74,635 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 72,179 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 67,259 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 67,259 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 25 May 2011 62,695 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 55,849 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 48,139 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO N/S REAR SEAT.

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

Fail 13 May 2009 48,139 miles

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

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

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO N/S REAR SEAT.

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 42,127 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 36,476 miles

Engine speed uneven when testing emission test

Nearside rear door cannot open from outside

Pass 14 Jun 2006 30,355 miles

offside rear tyre shows signs of wear

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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Y714 BFS is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y714 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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Y714 BFS is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 June 2001.

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