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Y118 PDX

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

135,833 mi
Last recorded135,833 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY118 PDX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2014 135,833 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 135,833 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 128,315 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 120,870 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 15 May 2012 120,870 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 112,448 miles

slight play in offside inner rack ball joint

uneven wear in front tyres and starting to perish

Fail 31 May 2011 112,448 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play in offside inner rack ball joint

uneven wear in front tyres and starting to perish

Pass 28 May 2010 103,683 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres worn funny and may be causing excessive driving noise

n/s and o/s wiper blades will need replaceing soon

Pass 29 May 2009 94,977 miles

o/s rear tyre is worn uneven and possiblly is noisey

Fail 29 May 2009 94,977 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

o/s rear tyre is worn uneven and possiblly is noisey

Pass 27 May 2008 84,815 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 74,308 miles

front brake discs are rusty on inner edges

o/s front top mount has slight play

Fail 31 May 2007 74,308 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs are rusty on inner edges

o/s front top mount has slight play

Pass 22 Jun 2006 65,681 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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Y118 PDX is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y118 PDX, 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 Y118 PDX registered?

Y118 PDX is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 May 2001.

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