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Y294 UKJ

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

355,676 mi
Last recorded355,676 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY294 UKJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2011 355,676 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

n\s\r roadspring has been fouling suspension axle

Fail 26 Jul 2011 355,676 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

n\s\r roadspring has been fouling suspension axle

Pass 16 Aug 2010 346,738 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 340,992 miles

wear in o\s of steering rack

Pass 20 Aug 2008 328,805 miles

O/S/R shock absorber shroud deteriorated

Play in O/S of steering rack

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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Y294 UKJ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 Y294 UKJ, 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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What year was Y294 UKJ registered?

Y294 UKJ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 April 2001.

Is Y294 UKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y294 UKJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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