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Y826 DRR

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

225,886 mi
Last recorded225,886 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY826 DRR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2014 225,886 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 222,888 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

OIL LEVAL VERY LOW

Pass 8 Sep 2012 219,278 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 215,198 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 208,521 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 187,945 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2008 179,060 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 165,242 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 149,007 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 149,007 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Aug 2005 128,209 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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Y826 DRR is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y826 DRR, 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 Y826 DRR registered?

Y826 DRR is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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The MOT history for Y826 DRR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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