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Y228 UOO

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

254,255 mi
Last recorded254,255 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY228 UOO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 254,255 miles

Both rear number plate lights faded

Both registration plates faded/poor condition

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Handbrake travel high

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 254,246 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Both rear number plate lights faded

Both registration plates faded/poor condition

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Handbrake travel high

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 246,764 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 246,767 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 238,116 miles

Both number plates in poor condition

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

Fail 3 Dec 2018 238,116 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Both number plates in poor condition

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 230,581 miles

engine and undercovers fitted obscuring testers view

front brake hoses perished

front brake pads slight worn

rear coil springs rusty

Fail 4 Dec 2017 230,578 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine and undercovers fitted obscuring testers view

front brake hoses perished

front brake pads slight worn

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 6 Dec 2016 219,966 miles

engine covers fitted

front lower arm rear bushes perished

Fail 5 Dec 2016 219,966 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake excessively fluctuating os & ns (3.7.B.3)

brake fluid level low

engine covers fitted

front lower arm rear bushes perished

offside rear handbrake effort weak

Pass 14 Dec 2015 208,379 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

child seat fitted

Fail 14 Dec 2015 208,379 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

child seat fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2014 197,400 miles

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

advise front exhaust mount broken but exhaust system still secure

Fail 3 Dec 2014 197,400 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

advise front exhaust mount broken but exhaust system still secure

Pass 3 Dec 2013 187,279 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Dec 2013 187,279 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2012 175,652 miles

both rear tyres out of shape on outer sidewall

front brake pads wearing low

o/s front lower sill slightly damaged

rear springs corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2012 175,652 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

both rear tyres out of shape on outer sidewall

front brake pads wearing low

o/s front lower sill slightly damaged

rear springs corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2011 162,785 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 146,184 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 15 Dec 2010 146,184 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 21 Dec 2009 123,645 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r bumpstop perrishing

Fail 15 Dec 2009 123,645 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r bumpstop perrishing

Pass 18 Dec 2008 102,409 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 84,743 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2007 84,743 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

O/SIDE REAR TYRE SIDE WALL CRACKING

Pass 3 Mar 2007 83,751 miles

All 4 tyres have deteriorating sidewalls

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 81,119 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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Y228 UOO is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 Y228 UOO, 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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Y228 UOO is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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