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Y96 VST

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

76,275 mi
Last recorded76,275 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY96 VST
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 76,275 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 60,215 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 60,215 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 56,599 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 56,598 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 54,079 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 51,602 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 48,497 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 45,571 miles

nearside rear wheel dragging

Pass 25 Mar 2013 42,684 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 40,122 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 37,358 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 34,522 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 32,043 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 28,411 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 24,863 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 21,073 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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Y96 VST is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 Y96 VST, 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 Y96 VST registered?

Y96 VST is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 April 2001.

Is Y96 VST safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y96 VST shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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