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Y291 AET

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

39,217 mi
Last recorded39,217 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY291 AET
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2020 39,217 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 31,864 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside are approx 3.5mm wearing on outer edges 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

all suspension components are showing signs of corrosion

Fail 26 Nov 2018 31,862 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside are approx 3.5mm wearing on outer edges 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

all suspension components are showing signs of corrosion

Pass 27 Nov 2017 26,723 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

eml light on

engine cover fitted

front numberplate cracked

osf indicator lense missing

osf nsf lower arms and rear axle heavy corrosion in areas

Pass 1 Dec 2016 17,590 miles

Corrosion To Various Underside Components

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Lower Effort (3.7.B.6b)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2016 17,584 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Both Front Tyres 15 Years Old/ Slight Perishing Sidewalls

Both Rear Tyres 15 Years Old/ Splitting Perished Shoulders

Corrosion To Various Underside Components

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Lower Effort (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 15 May 2015 16,640 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 16,057 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 15,245 miles

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

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

engine oil level above maximum level

Fail 21 May 2012 14,477 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 14,477 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 13,586 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 12,649 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2010 12,649 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2009 11,533 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 May 2009 11,533 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2008 10,091 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 8,718 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 7,252 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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Y291 AET is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 Y291 AET, 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 AET is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 June 2001.

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