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Y78 YRP

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

187,115 mi
Last recorded187,115 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2010
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY78 YRP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2010 187,115 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 187,113 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 181,049 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 9 Aug 2008 173,356 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 160,651 miles

both front shocks slightly leaking †senter exhaust brackett brocken †rear shock covers started to split

Pass 12 Jul 2006 144,593 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2005 12,593 miles

chip on screen †front wipers are slow

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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Y78 YRP is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 Y78 YRP, 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 Y78 YRP registered?

Y78 YRP is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 May 2001.

Is Y78 YRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y78 YRP shows 7 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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