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Y987 DDC

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

166,680 mi
Last recorded166,680 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY987 DDC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 166,680 miles

Coil spring corroded rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 163,947 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 158,369 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 153,990 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 149,216 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 142,579 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

engine trays fitted blocking the view of some components

n/s/f tyre inner edge worn

Fail 4 Sep 2015 142,579 miles

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

engine trays fitted blocking the view of some components

n/s/f tyre inner edge worn

Pass 5 Sep 2014 130,350 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 116,769 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 104,745 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 104,745 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 93,307 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 93,307 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 83,040 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r brake judder

o/s/r brake judder

Pass 8 Sep 2009 74,958 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 66,818 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 58,711 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 50,504 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 50,504 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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 DDC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DDC, 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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Y987 DDC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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