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Y142 OFE

2001 Skoda Octavia

Orange Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

204,539 mi
Last recorded204,539 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY142 OFE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Fail 30 Dec 2021 204,539 miles

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))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 29 Dec 2020 199,020 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Dec 2020 199,011 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 194,467 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop broken (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop broken (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Dec 2019 194,467 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop broken (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop broken (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 190,249 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 186,362 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Dec 2017 186,358 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 182,717 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing bump stop broken (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Dec 2016 182,717 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing bump stop broken (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Jan 2016 178,339 miles

Offside Front slight play in steering rack

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

head light washers going all the time

Fail 2 Jan 2016 178,337 miles

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

Offside Front slight play in steering rack

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

head light washers going all the time

Pass 5 Jan 2015 173,709 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2015 173,709 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 168,365 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Jan 2014 168,365 miles

Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 154,424 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 154,424 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 139,841 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jan 2012 139,583 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 125,025 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 107,591 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 107,589 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 87,881 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 81,496 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 81,496 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 69,872 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 59,330 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 59,322 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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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Y142 OFE is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 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 Y142 OFE, 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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Y142 OFE is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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