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Y264 YNA

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

160,169 mi
Last recorded160,169 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY264 YNA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2013 160,169 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2013 160,167 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2012 238,675 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

WHISTLE NOISE FROM ENGINE. POSSIBLE SPLIT TURBO HOSE.

EXCESSIVE ENGINE OIL LEAK. UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE DRIPPING.

Fail 2 Jun 2012 238,675 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Position lamp switch cannot be operated from the normal driving position (1.1.A.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

WHISTLE NOISE FROM ENGINE. POSSIBLE SPLIT TURBO HOSE.

EXCESSIVE ENGINE OIL LEAK. UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE DRIPPING.

Pass 22 Jun 2011 228,928 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jun 2011 228,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2010 221,879 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 221,879 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 212,491 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2009 212,491 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2008 204,946 miles

Exhaust downpipe blowing

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside front headlight aim on minimum limit

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 204,946 miles

Exhaust downpipe blowing

Nearside front headlight aim on minimum limit

Pass 19 Jul 2007 197,424 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 188,513 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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Y264 YNA is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 Y264 YNA, 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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Y264 YNA is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 August 2001.

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