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Y178 KGE

2001 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

154,915 mi
Last recorded154,915 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY178 KGE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2015 154,915 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 154,915 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 143,876 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 133,608 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 127,186 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2012 127,186 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 122,790 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 122,790 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2010 115,127 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in nearside and offside front anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 17 Feb 2010 115,127 miles

slight play in nearside and offside front anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 20 Feb 2009 107,327 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)

surface corrosion on brake discs

Fail 18 Feb 2009 107,327 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

surface corrosion on brake discs

Pass 9 May 2008 101,499 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2007 92,626 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 19 May 2006 78,943 miles
Pass 20 May 2005 72,090 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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Y178 KGE is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 Y178 KGE, 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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Y178 KGE is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 August 2001.

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