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Y307 AET

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,093 mi
Last recorded91,093 miles
Recorded on23 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY307 AET
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2013 91,093 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 89,565 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 83,355 miles

all brake discs corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2011 83,352 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2010 77,177 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 77,177 miles

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

offside front rear wish bone bush in a poor condition

Pass 9 Jul 2009 68,018 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 58,865 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 49,327 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 38,145 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 38,145 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2005 26,620 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y307 AET is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y307 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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What year was Y307 AET registered?

Y307 AET is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 June 2001.

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