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Y987 BRP

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

208,141 mi
Last recorded208,141 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY987 BRP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2016 208,141 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 200,997 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 192,316 miles

dampers getting weak (all)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 178,011 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 162,434 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 147,642 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 147,642 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 133,541 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 125,958 miles

Front discs worn on inner surfaces

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 117,205 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 17 Feb 2006 88,918 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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Y987 BRP is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y987 BRP, 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 Y987 BRP registered?

Y987 BRP is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 May 2001.

Is Y987 BRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y987 BRP shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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