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Y106 GAX

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

193,929 mi
Last recorded193,929 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY106 GAX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 193,929 miles

Engine stabilizer bush worn

Exhaust fumes are high / engine noise

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Lower Windscreen chipped

Parking brake reading 20% with no lock

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 189,068 miles

30% brake imbalance rear axle

Binding offside rear

Corrosion rear brake drums

Exhaust fumes are high

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen chipped

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Roughness in steering

Service light is on / engine noise

Pass 2 Jun 2017 184,404 miles

binding offside rear wheel

engine oil on minimum

front drop link + anti roll bar bushes are worn

front wipers are worn

small chip in offside front windscreen

Fail 25 May 2017 184,403 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

binding offside rear wheel

engine oil on minimum

front drop link + anti roll bar bushes are worn

front wipers are worn

small chip in offside front windscreen

Pass 31 May 2016 162,341 miles

Centre exhaust mounting broken

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

Fail 31 May 2016 162,341 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Centre exhaust mounting broken

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 139,719 miles

23% imbalance rear service brake

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 139,719 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

23% imbalance rear service brake

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 115,675 miles

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

corrosion rear axle

nearside rear inner wheel rim is dented

offside front seat belt receiver is stiff

service light is on

slight play nearside steering rack

Pass 31 May 2013 90,855 miles

1ltr 5w40 engine oil supplied

offside front seat belt reciever is stiff

rewar indicators are turning white

service light is on

Pass 29 May 2012 70,820 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 18 May 2011 64,219 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 May 2010 60,182 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 54,852 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 May 2008 48,404 miles

* O/S/F Seat belt a bit of a fiddel to plug in but releases fine

Pass 8 May 2007 41,472 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 34,571 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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Y106 GAX is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 Y106 GAX, 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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Y106 GAX is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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