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Y261 OUD

2001 Skoda Octavia

Orange Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

215,569 mi
Last recorded215,569 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY261 OUD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 215,569 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Fail 11 Aug 2017 215,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake starting to bind

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering noisy

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

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

Rear wheel bearings not checked, brake bind

Pass 27 May 2016 207,827 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 207,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 200,204 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 191,684 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 182,733 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 171,992 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 May 2011 160,092 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 149,898 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 149,872 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 136,155 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 May 2008 120,169 miles

o/s mirror casing broken

Pass 2 May 2007 107,465 miles

o/s outer mirror casing broken

Pass 19 Apr 2006 95,329 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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Y261 OUD is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y261 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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Y261 OUD is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 May 2001.

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