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Y138 AFP

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

137,932 mi
Last recorded137,932 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY138 AFP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2026 137,932 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Hand and foot (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 132,711 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust clamp corroded

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 124,282 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 114,565 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 106,920 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn also pitting on inner face of disc. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No tread to inner or outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn also pitting on inner face of disc. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No visible tread to inner edge, wearing out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Dec 2021 106,919 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn also pitting on inner face of disc. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No tread to inner or outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn also pitting on inner face of disc. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No visible tread to inner edge, wearing out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 101,083 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 99,371 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 96,904 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 96,904 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 94,545 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres near legal limit on edges. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 84,790 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 75,671 miles

E.M.L on

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 75,666 miles

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

E.M.L on

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 65,623 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 52,343 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 44,261 miles

exhaust kat heat shield loose

exhaust mount corrosion first box

Pass 10 May 2011 41,524 miles

Both rear tyres getting slightly perished 205/55/16 91W

Front brake disc's badly pitted on Inner edge

N/S/F Tyre getting badly scrubbed on Inner edge 205/55/16 91W

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

Pass 8 May 2010 39,150 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 39,150 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 May 2009 35,155 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 31,549 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 27,819 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 24,408 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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Y138 AFP is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 Y138 AFP, 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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Y138 AFP is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 May 2001.

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