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Y208 KUX

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

154,789 mi
Last recorded154,789 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY208 KUX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2018 154,789 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged all 4 (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 242,047 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 146,713 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 132,775 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 117,096 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 117,065 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 101,994 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 101,994 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 96,083 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 89,298 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 89,298 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 84,037 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 78,064 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 70,701 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 62,756 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 53,077 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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Y208 KUX is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 Y208 KUX, 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 Y208 KUX registered?

Y208 KUX is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 July 2001.

Is Y208 KUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y208 KUX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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