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Y921 DFC

2001 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

189,869 mi
Last recorded189,869 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY921 DFC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2014 189,869 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 180,213 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jul 2013 180,213 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2012 168,658 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front brake discs pitted

Pass 1 Jul 2011 156,622 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Jul 2011 156,622 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jul 2010 145,720 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 131,013 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Apr 2009 131,013 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 116,506 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 116,506 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 May 2007 92,809 miles

Both front tyres low on tread

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

Pass 2 May 2006 71,724 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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Y921 DFC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y921 DFC, 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 Y921 DFC registered?

Y921 DFC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 March 2001.

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