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Y779 TBF

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,723 mi
Last recorded47,723 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY779 TBF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 30 Mar 2012 47,723 miles

ADVISE rear tyres worn to 2mm

ADVISE slight play in n/s steering rack joint

Pass 1 Mar 2011 44,499 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 41,065 miles

ADVISE slight play in n/s steering rack

Pass 31 Mar 2009 37,067 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 33,573 miles

ADVISE both rear tyres worn to 2mm

Pass 29 Mar 2007 29,828 miles

some front brake imbalance.

Pass 28 Mar 2006 25,685 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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Y779 TBF is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y779 TBF, 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 Y779 TBF registered?

Y779 TBF is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 April 2001.

Is Y779 TBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y779 TBF shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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