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Y331 SUR

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

187,695 mi
Last recorded187,695 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY331 SUR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 187,695 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective bracket welds broken but still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box leaking oil union on power steering rack (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Undertray not fully secure engine under tray (8.1.1 (b) (i))

heat shield insecure centre rear

Fail 14 Nov 2019 187,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Exhaust mounting defective bracket welds broken but still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box leaking oil union on power steering rack (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Undertray not fully secure engine under tray (8.1.1 (b) (i))

heat shield insecure centre rear

Pass 15 Nov 2018 173,593 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight binding o/s/r brake

Pass 16 Nov 2017 154,124 miles

slight noise o/s/f wheel possible wheel bearing ?

Pass 28 Oct 2016 139,434 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 135,532 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 130,435 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 119,120 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

SLIGHT BLOW FROM CATALYST.

Pass 2 Nov 2012 109,721 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 102,296 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 95,341 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 83,901 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 83,901 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 73,969 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 66,540 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 57,533 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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Y331 SUR is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y331 SUR, 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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Y331 SUR is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 June 2001.

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