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Y197 EJR

2001 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

77,450 mi
Last recorded77,450 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY197 EJR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 77,450 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 77,450 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 75,428 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear pipes are corroded but are sleeved in plastic preventing a full assessment (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 73,031 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded over fuel tank and to both rear hubs (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear exhaust silencer mounting bracket corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2016 73,029 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded over fuel tank and to both rear hubs (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear exhaust silencer mounting bracket corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2015 71,133 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

rear near side tyre beginning to perish

Pass 17 Jul 2014 67,693 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 64,994 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 64,974 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 63,030 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 59,460 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 50,007 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 45,122 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 44,403 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 38,035 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 32,000 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 27,676 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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Y197 EJR is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 Y197 EJR, 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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Y197 EJR is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 July 2001.

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