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Y954 DFC

2001 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

134,965 mi
Last recorded134,965 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY954 DFC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 134,965 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 130,208 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber possible leak, but due to weather, underside of vehicle wet

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

Oil leak ()

Rear bump stops seperated

Pass 10 Dec 2015 126,567 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 123,223 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 118,072 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Dec 2012 113,754 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 110,752 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 106,223 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 102,745 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 102,745 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 97,873 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 93,406 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)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 83,489 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 69,247 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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Y954 DFC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 Y954 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 Y954 DFC registered?

Y954 DFC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 April 2001.

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