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Y865 FFJ

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

256,889 mi
Last recorded256,889 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY865 FFJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2012 256,889 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front wishbone rear bushs poor

rear exhaust mount poor

Fail 17 Apr 2012 256,889 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust mount poor

Fail 19 Apr 2011 248,653 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s/r tyre perished in tread

slight play in both front strut tops

Pass 19 Apr 2011 248,653 miles

o/s/r tyre perished in tread

slight play in both front strut tops

Pass 6 Apr 2010 236,931 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

n/s/f tyre 2mm

Fail 6 Apr 2009 220,511 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 220,511 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 206,845 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 185,161 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front tyres getting low

Pass 19 Apr 2006 154,453 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres slighty distorted

nearside rear tyre slight split but not showing cords

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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Y865 FFJ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver 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 Y865 FFJ, 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 Y865 FFJ registered?

Y865 FFJ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 May 2001.

Is Y865 FFJ safe to buy?

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