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Y972 KJH

2001 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,970 mi
Last recorded89,970 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2009
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY972 KJH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2009 89,970 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 89,970 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 71,111 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 71,111 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

diesel glow plug light is flashing

Pass 5 Apr 2007 54,108 miles

nearside front tyre has 2mm tread

offside front tyre has 2mm tread and several nails in tread

Pass 12 Apr 2006 40,149 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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Y972 KJH is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y972 KJH, 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 Y972 KJH registered?

Y972 KJH is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 April 2001.

Is Y972 KJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y972 KJH shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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