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Y148 YFP

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

73,606 mi
Last recorded73,606 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY148 YFP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2022 73,606 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 73,606 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))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 73,152 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 73,152 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 72,393 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 72,393 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively steering rack leaking fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 71,125 miles

Offside Rear advise o/s/r tyre worn on the inside edge

advise o/s/f tyre worn on the inside edge

advise rear brake hose ferules rusting

Fail 25 Mar 2019 64,042 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 68,168 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 68,168 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 67,300 miles

Front Bumper insecure DAMAGED ()

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

exhaust center bracket debonded

Pass 28 Apr 2016 65,521 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 30 Apr 2015 63,138 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 61,393 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 61,393 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 57,939 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 55,996 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2012 55,996 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 54,495 miles

chip in winscreen.

handbrake button missing.

rear coil springs corroded.

Pass 27 Apr 2010 53,302 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 48,871 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 45,093 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 5 Apr 2007 41,411 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 38,334 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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Y148 YFP is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 Y148 YFP, 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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Y148 YFP is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 April 2001.

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