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Y315 ECN

2001 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

225,999 mi
Last recorded225,999 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY315 ECN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2017 225,999 miles

Nearside Front Indicator lens crackef

Nearside Front Seat belt slow in retracting

Nearside Rear Indicator flashing slightly white

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Indicator flashing slightly white

Offside Front Seat belt slow in retracting

Offside Front Wing corroded and holed

Offside Rear Indicator flashing slightly white

Offside Rear Tyre cracking and perishing

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 225,996 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Indicator lens crackef

Nearside Front Seat belt slow in retracting

Nearside Rear Indicator flashing slightly white

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Indicator flashing slightly white

Offside Front Seat belt slow in retracting

Offside Front Wing corroded and holed

Offside Rear Indicator flashing slightly white

Offside Rear Tyre cracking and perishing

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 218,953 miles

Child seat fitted to N/S/R not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Engine covers & undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items from view

Exhaust heat shield (middle) loose

Exhaust middle to rear clamp corroded

Front tyres wearing very badly on inner edges

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

O/S/F brake disc backing plate corroded & loose

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 213,488 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 26 Jan 2015 213,486 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 207,814 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 202,800 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 194,091 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 194,091 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 188,168 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 181,973 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 174,222 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 163,068 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 152,412 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 142,229 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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Y315 ECN is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 Y315 ECN, 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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Y315 ECN is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 July 2001.

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