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Y819 YBC

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

198,683 mi
Last recorded198,683 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY819 YBC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2012 198,683 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 198,683 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 195,364 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 195,364 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 191,123 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 187,010 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 175,630 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 175,630 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 131,670 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 89,368 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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Y819 YBC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y819 YBC, 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 Y819 YBC registered?

Y819 YBC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 April 2001.

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