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Y229 OUD

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,192 mi
Last recorded101,192 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY229 OUD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 101,192 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 98,999 miles

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2015 95,890 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 31 Mar 2015 95,887 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 9 Apr 2014 92,810 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2014 92,810 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2013 90,113 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 87,736 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 87,736 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 85,846 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 80,048 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 74,102 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 68,168 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 68,168 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 61,747 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 54,578 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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Y229 OUD is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y229 OUD, 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 Y229 OUD registered?

Y229 OUD is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 May 2001.

Is Y229 OUD safe to buy?

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