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Y773 DCH

2001 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

127,442 mi
Last recorded127,442 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY773 DCH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 127,442 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 122,942 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2015 115,281 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 105,586 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 95,956 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs starting to corrode

Fail 29 Feb 2012 86,940 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 86,940 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 82,238 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2010 78,250 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 72,657 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 72,657 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 69,057 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 61,184 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 52,273 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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Y773 DCH is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y773 DCH, 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 Y773 DCH registered?

Y773 DCH is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 June 2001.

Is Y773 DCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y773 DCH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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