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Y745 MFC

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

134,146 mi
Last recorded134,146 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY745 MFC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2013 134,146 miles

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

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

eml on

n/s aim on lower limit

o/s/r coil spring corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2013 134,121 miles

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

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

eml on

n/s aim on lower limit

o/s/r coil spring corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2013 134,049 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

eml on

n/s aim on lower limit

o/s/f tyre worn on outter edge

o/s/r coil spring corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2012 122,391 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Sep 2012 122,389 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

Pass 25 Aug 2011 112,809 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 101,808 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 90,205 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 87,020 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 85,580 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 85,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 84,582 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 77,430 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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Y745 MFC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y745 MFC, 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 Y745 MFC registered?

Y745 MFC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 June 2001.

Is Y745 MFC safe to buy?

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