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Y139 GAE

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,814 mi
Last recorded58,814 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY139 GAE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 58,814 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 13 Mar 2020 58,797 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 50,573 miles

FRONT TYRES HAVE EDGE WEAR

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT TOP STRUT MOUNTING HAS WEAR

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE HAS SLIGHT BIND

REAR NUMBER PLATE FADED

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

WIPERS POOR

Fail 28 Mar 2019 49,895 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

FRONT TYRES HAVE EDGE WEAR

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT TOP STRUT MOUNTING HAS WEAR

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE HAS SLIGHT BIND

REAR NUMBER PLATE FADED

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

UNABLE TO TEST WIPERS DUE TO LACK OF WASHER FLUID

Pass 23 Feb 2018 43,418 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 41,960 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 41,960 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 40,269 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 38,913 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 36,975 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 35,225 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2013 35,225 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 33,496 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2012 33,496 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 31,853 miles

slight lips front brake discs

Pass 4 Feb 2010 29,160 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 26,887 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 23,445 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 21,042 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 21,042 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 18,057 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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Y139 GAE is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y139 GAE, 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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Y139 GAE is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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