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Y735 NYB

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,923 mi
Last recorded120,923 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2009
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY735 NYB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2009 120,923 miles

Drive Belt Starting To Perish

Fail 15 Oct 2009 120,923 miles

Drive Belt Starting To Perish

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 113,230 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Oct 2008 113,230 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 102,996 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 102,996 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 92,629 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2005 81,081 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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Y735 NYB is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y735 NYB, 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 Y735 NYB registered?

Y735 NYB is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 July 2001.

Is Y735 NYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y735 NYB shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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