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Y138 ECU

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

143,277 mi
Last recorded143,277 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY138 ECU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2012 143,277 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 143,277 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 127,900 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 127,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 102,274 miles

Nearside front track rod end gaiter split

Fail 3 Jul 2010 102,274 miles

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

Nearside front track rod end gaiter split

Pass 30 Jun 2009 83,206 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front 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 12 Jun 2008 64,643 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 48,002 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 31,323 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 23,725 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 ECU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 ECU, 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 Y138 ECU registered?

Y138 ECU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 July 2001.

Is Y138 ECU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y138 ECU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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