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Y874 YPX

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

132,418 mi
Last recorded132,418 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY874 YPX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2011 132,418 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 132,418 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 118,693 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 118,691 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine management lamp on

Fail 7 Jul 2009 106,004 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 106,004 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 88,185 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 69,322 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 69,322 miles

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 51,033 miles

Inbalance Rear Brakes

Sticker In Screen

Pass 13 Jul 2005 32,013 miles

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

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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Y874 YPX is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y874 YPX, 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 Y874 YPX registered?

Y874 YPX is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 June 2001.

Is Y874 YPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y874 YPX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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