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Y124 OGV

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

158,667 mi
Last recorded158,667 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY124 OGV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 158,667 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 141,341 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear steel pipes have been cleaned and greased (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 141,341 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear steel pipes have been cleaned and greased (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 119,481 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

discs starting to corrode

os mirrow ok but has had a repair

Fail 21 Mar 2016 119,481 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

discs starting to corrode

os mirrow ok but has had a repair

Pass 9 May 2015 118,392 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S Front Tyre Worn On Inner & Outer Edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2014 113,294 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s mirror damaged

Pass 29 Apr 2013 107,349 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s door mirror temp repair

Fail 29 Apr 2013 107,349 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s door mirror temp repair

Pass 30 Apr 2012 101,573 miles

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

ns and os rear springs ends missing

os mippow temp repair

Fail 9 May 2011 92,042 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2011 92,042 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 May 2010 83,309 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 75,167 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 68,377 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 59,965 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 48,816 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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Y124 OGV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y124 OGV, 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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Y124 OGV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 May 2001.

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