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Y149 OFW

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,584 mi
Last recorded96,584 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY149 OFW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 96,584 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various/furry (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 96,582 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear coil spring broken x2 (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded various/furry (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 90,968 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 90,967 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack end (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 85,250 miles

excessive parking brake lever travel

n/s/r tyre close to limit advise replacement

play in n/s/f steering rack tie rod however no free play detected at steering wheel

Pass 11 Oct 2013 79,899 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 73,576 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 12 Oct 2012 73,573 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 28 Oct 2011 68,538 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 68,458 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 62,668 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 57,830 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 57,830 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 38,318 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 20,382 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 19,450 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 24 Apr 2007 19,450 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 21 Apr 2006 17,701 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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Y149 OFW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y149 OFW, 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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Y149 OFW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 April 2001.

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