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Y917 FJN

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

149,069 mi
Last recorded149,069 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY917 FJN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2016 149,069 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 149,060 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 137,941 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 125,032 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 125,032 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 111,310 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012
Fail 20 Jan 2012

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 4 Feb 2011
Fail 4 Feb 2011

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Feb 2010
Fail 16 Feb 2010

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Fail 9 Feb 2009 80,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 80,584 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 77,591 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 71,911 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 68,387 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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Y917 FJN is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y917 FJN, 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 Y917 FJN registered?

Y917 FJN is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 May 2001.

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The MOT history for Y917 FJN shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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