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Y315 XCW

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

185,216 mi
Last recorded185,216 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY315 XCW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 185,216 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2017 175,927 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 167,075 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 153,816 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 139,343 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2013 127,592 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 115,079 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 103,480 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 95,151 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 86,260 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges and nails in tread

bulb not working in high intensity brake light

front brake discs corroded and worn

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 11 Mar 2009 86,258 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges and nails in tread

bulb not working in high intensity brake light

front brake discs corroded and worn

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 76,134 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 76,132 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

o/s/r tyre puncture

Pass 9 Mar 2007 63,919 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 63,919 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 50,088 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 XCW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XCW, 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 Y315 XCW registered?

Y315 XCW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 March 2001.

Is Y315 XCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y315 XCW shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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