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Y131 OFW

2001 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

137,507 mi
Last recorded137,507 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY131 OFW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2019 137,507 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 136,215 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear tyres cracking both

Fail 1 Sep 2018 136,214 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear tyres cracking both

Pass 13 Sep 2017 133,198 miles

m/l on

Pass 8 Sep 2016 129,942 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear spring corroded

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

engine light on

Pass 18 Sep 2015 124,530 miles

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

n/s rack end slight play

Pass 15 Sep 2014 117,945 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 15 Sep 2014 117,945 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 20 Sep 2013 110,029 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 101,965 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 94,028 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 85,821 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 79,140 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 71,026 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 71,026 miles

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

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

advise on condtion of rear number plate.

Pass 30 Aug 2007 64,530 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 56,561 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 48,016 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 48,016 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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Y131 OFW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y131 OFW, 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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Y131 OFW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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