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Y301 OBJ

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

193,239 mi
Last recorded193,239 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY301 OBJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2015 193,239 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 193,239 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 177,557 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 168,162 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 158,930 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2012 158,930 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 140,556 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 124,329 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 110,895 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2009 110,895 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 97,279 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 83,918 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 83,918 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 71,688 miles

oil leak

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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Y301 OBJ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y301 OBJ, 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 Y301 OBJ registered?

Y301 OBJ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y301 OBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y301 OBJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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