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Y291 ACL

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

106,412 mi
Last recorded106,412 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY291 ACL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2016 106,412 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 106,412 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 105,348 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 103,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 103,651 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 100,678 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 100,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 95,450 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 82,661 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 82,661 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 71,373 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

both rear tyres are slight misshaped

exhaust middle bracket broken

Fail 28 Jan 2010 71,373 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear tyres are slight misshaped

exhaust middle bracket broken

Pass 27 Jan 2009 58,896 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 58,896 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 50,640 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 42,528 miles

n/s and o/s rear bump stops worn

Pass 6 Feb 2006 35,940 miles

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

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

n/s/r bump stop split

o/s/r bump stop splitting

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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Y291 ACL is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y291 ACL, 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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Y291 ACL is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y291 ACL shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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