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Y787 OFW

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

162,944 mi
Last recorded162,944 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY787 OFW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 162,944 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 151,447 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 142,951 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 135,150 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 128,119 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 122,241 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 122,241 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 112,932 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 94,290 miles

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)

Fail 29 Jun 2009 94,290 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 85,939 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 60,276 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 60,276 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 50,438 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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Y787 OFW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y787 OFW, 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 Y787 OFW registered?

Y787 OFW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 April 2001.

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The MOT history for Y787 OFW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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