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Y871 FFR

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

190,508 mi
Last recorded190,508 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY871 FFR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 190,508 miles

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Rear exhaust bracket broken front of car exhaust still supported

Rear exhaust bracket in poor condition rear of car exhaust still supported

Pass 2 Jun 2016 188,989 miles

slight wear at both front lower suspension arm bushes

Pass 15 May 2015 178,988 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 11 May 2015 178,857 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 May 2014 168,109 miles

rear discs corroded

Pass 18 May 2013 154,226 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 142,042 miles

Rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 20 May 2011 129,666 miles

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake disc's worn and corroded

front left tyre worn on edge

Fail 14 May 2011 129,659 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake disc's worn and corroded

front left tyre worn on edge

Pass 13 May 2011 129,659 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal has alot of travel

front brake disc's worn and corroded

front left tyre worn on inside edge

rear left brake slight binding.

Pass 27 May 2010 116,386 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 99,529 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 May 2008 81,480 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 58,043 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre exhaust pipe metal mount bracket broken

Pass 15 May 2006 47,455 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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Y871 FFR is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol 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 Y871 FFR, 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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Y871 FFR is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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