MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,648 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
o/s mirror damaged
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
o/s mirror damaged
Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
o/s mirrow cap damaged
o/s/front bumppr damaged
Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s mirrow cap damaged
o/s/front bumppr damaged
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y847 ARL is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 Y847 ARL, 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 Y847 ARL registered?
Y847 ARL is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 August 2001.
Is Y847 ARL safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y847 ARL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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