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Y103 AFP

2001 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

109,448 mi
Last recorded109,448 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY103 AFP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 109,448 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 109,448 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 99,328 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 89,251 miles

driver door mirror

Fail 12 Jul 2016 89,251 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

driver door mirror

Pass 30 May 2015 85,380 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 81,626 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

hand brake efficiency 17%

slight play in front streeing and suspension

Fail 17 Jun 2014 81,626 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine man-light on

slight play in front streeing and suspension

Fail 28 May 2013 76,131 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 May 2013 76,131 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 72,011 miles

o/s rear coil spring incomplete at base

Pass 1 Jun 2011 62,963 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 62,963 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 52,280 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 43,366 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 34,059 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 2 Jun 2008 34,059 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both wiper blades split

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 4 Jun 2007 27,527 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 2 Jun 2006 20,057 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

offside rear & nearside rear tyre sidewalls cracked & perished

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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Y103 AFP is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 Y103 AFP, 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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Y103 AFP is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 March 2001.

Is Y103 AFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y103 AFP shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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