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Y165 OAC

2001 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

165,254 mi
Last recorded165,254 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY165 OAC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 165,254 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn SHOCKER BUSH WORN NO MOVEMANT WHEN ON FLOOR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 165,254 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn SHOCKER BUSH WORN NO MOVEMANT WHEN ON FLOOR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2019 149,176 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 May 2019 149,176 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 147,340 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 144,967 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 139,236 miles

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

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

Rear axle carrier bushes splitting and perishing

Pass 13 Apr 2015 133,151 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 126,207 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 118,479 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 110,982 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 103,745 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 96,256 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 May 2009 89,153 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 79,057 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 68,470 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 May 2006 57,422 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 57,292 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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Y165 OAC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y165 OAC, 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 Y165 OAC registered?

Y165 OAC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 May 2001.

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