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Y132 AAF

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,183 mi
Last recorded152,183 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY132 AAF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2014 152,183 miles

Nail in front tyre

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2014 152,064 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in front tyre

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 146,272 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 137,620 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 137,620 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 1 Aug 2011 128,793 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 128,793 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 118,012 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front discs worn on inner edge/corroded and lipped

front number plate deteriorated

one segment in high level bulb inop

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 29 Jun 2009 113,454 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 108,424 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Oil leak

rear registration plate deteriorated

windscreen lamination deteriorated on lower offside

Fail 13 Jun 2008 108,424 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

rear registration plate deteriorated

windscreen lamination deteriorated on lower offside

Pass 28 Jun 2007 102,809 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 96,091 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2005 92,765 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 92,765 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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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Y132 AAF is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y132 AAF, 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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Y132 AAF is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 March 2001.

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