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Y167 OAC

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2014
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

227,647 mi
Last recorded227,647 miles
Recorded on13 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY167 OAC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2013 227,647 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 219,459 miles

offside and nearside front sill lips damaged

Fail 2 Oct 2012 219,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

offside and nearside front sill lips damaged

Pass 6 Oct 2011 206,029 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 3 Oct 2011 206,029 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 193,853 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 179,856 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 167,698 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 153,953 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 153,873 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 May 2008 145,806 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2007 136,923 miles
Pass 28 May 2006 128,103 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 128,021 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y167 OAC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 Y167 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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Y167 OAC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 May 2001.

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