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Y807 FAR

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,014 mi
Last recorded85,014 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY807 FAR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2020 85,014 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 84,101 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 83,483 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 81,890 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 79,002 miles

SMALL SPLIT ON NEARSIDE FRONT WIPER RUBBER.

Pass 8 Apr 2015 75,392 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 75,392 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 71,749 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 67,894 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 67,894 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 63,931 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 59,489 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 55,202 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 50,230 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 50,211 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 45,437 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 39,877 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 34,265 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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Y807 FAR is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y807 FAR, 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 Y807 FAR registered?

Y807 FAR is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 April 2001.

Is Y807 FAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y807 FAR shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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