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Y922 DFC

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

113,080 mi
Last recorded113,080 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY922 DFC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2015 113,080 miles

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

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 102,976 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 93,912 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 93,912 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON DASH

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

Pass 9 May 2012 83,693 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON DASH

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

Pass 12 May 2011 76,657 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 76,657 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON DASH

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRE

Pass 17 May 2010 68,654 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 68,654 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 56,396 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 56,396 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 14 May 2008 49,087 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 42,441 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 May 2007 42,440 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Oil leak

engine managment light on

Pass 11 May 2006 35,267 miles

engine management light is on

Pass 18 May 2005 28,816 miles

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

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

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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Y922 DFC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y922 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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Y922 DFC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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