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Y979 UCC

2001 Skoda Octavia

Bronze Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,481 mi
Last recorded89,481 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY979 UCC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 12 Aug 2016 89,481 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion to sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion to sill (5.2.6)

corrosion setting into sill

engine bay covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Aug 2015 100,437 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust slightly corroded

rear cpoil springs corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2014 84,548 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2013 80,624 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 75,068 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 68,713 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 61,850 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 57,254 miles

front brake discs corroded & brake pads worn

rear brake discs slightly corroded & brake pads worn

Pass 14 Aug 2008 52,793 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 45,336 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 38,345 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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Y979 UCC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Bronze with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y979 UCC, 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 Y979 UCC registered?

Y979 UCC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 June 2001.

Is Y979 UCC safe to buy?

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