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Y213 KUX

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

185,154 mi
Last recorded185,154 miles
Recorded on8 May 2021
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY213 KUX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2021 185,154 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases after cat and hanger brackets corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Test done under wet conditions

Pass 9 May 2020 170,992 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 158,392 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 152,806 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded

front & rear coil springs corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2017 143,963 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust corroded

suspension components corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2017 143,963 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust corroded

suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2016 127,632 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2015 111,599 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust corroded

slight damage to sills

stone chips in windscreen

wet weather condtions

Pass 10 May 2014 96,640 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 94,234 miles

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

both front tyre low and worn on outer edge

Pass 4 Jul 2012 89,354 miles

centre exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Jul 2011 82,398 miles

1.n/s/f tyre touching chassie.2.front brake pads worn.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 76,157 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 69,415 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 61,649 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 52,657 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 44,364 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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Y213 KUX is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 Y213 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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Y213 KUX is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 July 2001.

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