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Y334 ECN

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

218,726 mi
Last recorded218,726 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY334 ECN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 218,726 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 208,787 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill very heavily undersealed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 193,416 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 179,021 miles

Nearside sill holed outwith prescribed area

Offside rack end worn

both top strut bearings worn

front exhaust hanger broken

parking brake effort just met

Pass 10 Feb 2017 164,688 miles

both front sils are slightly corroded

brake pipes at rear are slightly corroded

exhaust heat shield loose

oil around back of engine

Pass 18 Feb 2016 155,608 miles

Bo front sils are slightly damaged

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 148,167 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 148,042 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 133,787 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 118,984 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 107,180 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 93,583 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 82,356 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 82,260 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 68,635 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 62,604 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 52,274 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 42,184 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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Y334 ECN is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y334 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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Y334 ECN is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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