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Y117 EPT

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

228,995 mi
Last recorded228,995 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY117 EPT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 228,995 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 228,886 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 228,710 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 215,599 miles

exhaust / mounts deteriorating.

Fail 30 Oct 2017 215,574 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust / mounts deteriorating.

Pass 21 Oct 2016 208,519 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 203,317 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 195,677 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 195,677 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 188,374 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 188,374 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 181,882 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 172,403 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front brake discs slightly corroded.

Pass 24 Jun 2010 162,481 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 142,301 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 May 2009 142,301 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 125,606 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

undetectable noise on o/s front suspension

Pass 15 Jun 2007 113,274 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 94,766 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 94,766 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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Y117 EPT is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y117 EPT, 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 Y117 EPT registered?

Y117 EPT is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 July 2001.

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