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Y816 BLS

2001 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

122,713 mi
Last recorded122,713 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY816 BLS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 122,713 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 119,902 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 116,535 miles

front sud frame corroded at offside

Fail 26 Jan 2015 116,526 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

brake fluid low

front sud frame corroded at offside

offside rear brake backing plate damp

Pass 31 Jan 2014 112,047 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear o/s seat different seat fitted at time of re test

Fail 31 Jan 2014 112,047 miles

Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 107,875 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 102,736 miles

centre exhaust mount bracket corroded off

n/s/f arm rear most bush slight seperation at bond

slight leak at o/s of radiator area

Pass 5 Feb 2011 95,383 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 87,455 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 79,131 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 70,614 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 65,829 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 58,003 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 48,178 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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Y816 BLS is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 Y816 BLS, 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 Y816 BLS registered?

Y816 BLS is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 March 2001.

Is Y816 BLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y816 BLS shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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