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Y997 FEV

2001 Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

146,021 mi
Last recorded146,021 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2009
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi175,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY997 FEV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia Classic Sdi
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2009 146,021 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

slight blue smoke from exhaust

Pass 13 Nov 2007 273,715 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 272,718 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 19 Jul 2007 272,662 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear no plate coverd by taxi plate

Pass 20 Jul 2006 246,775 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 246,775 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

non obligatory mirror damaged

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi?

Based on 1,320 MOT tests across 382 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
10,702
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
382
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59
Registration plate lamp not working 57
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 50
constant velocity joint gaiter split 41
Direction indicator incorrect colour 35
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Y997 FEV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 175,795 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 Classic Sdi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y997 FEV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y997 FEV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi, first registered on 24 April 2001.

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