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Y308 EUD

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,440 mi
Last recorded160,440 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY308 EUD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2014 160,440 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 160,431 miles

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

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

brake pad wear indictor light on

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 148,873 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 148,836 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 130,036 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 116,051 miles

rear brake discs excessively pitted

Fail 29 Aug 2011 115,938 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear brake discs excessively pitted

Pass 18 Aug 2010 100,930 miles

all brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2009 91,004 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 82,398 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 70,072 miles

nearside front tyre slight uneven wear

rear seat base missing at time of test

Pass 9 Jun 2006 62,911 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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Y308 EUD is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel 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 Y308 EUD, 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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Y308 EUD is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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