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Y258 SNE

2001 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,157 mi
Last recorded130,157 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY258 SNE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2015 130,157 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 130,157 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 120,940 miles

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel.Offside rear coil spring slightly weak.Both rear tyres outer edge worn.Offside front wishbone bush worn.

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2014 120,940 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel.Offside rear coil spring slightly weak.Both rear tyres outer edge worn.Offside front wishbone bush worn.

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2013 111,509 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 111,509 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 100,152 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre inner wall slightly deformed.

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

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

Offside rear coil spring fractured at an extreme end where the spring locates on the spring mount

Pass 21 May 2011 86,098 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 May 2011 86,098 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 May 2010 71,120 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 71,120 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 8 Jul 2009 66,427 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 60,848 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 52,737 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 44,466 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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Y258 SNE is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y258 SNE, 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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Y258 SNE is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 August 2001.

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