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Y338 AFP

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

220,455 mi
Last recorded220,455 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY338 AFP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2013 220,455 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 220,455 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2012 215,705 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 199,471 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 199,459 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 May 2010 178,008 miles

rear number plate deteriorated

vehicle loaded

Fail 14 May 2010 178,008 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

rear number plate deteriorated

vehicle loaded

Pass 21 May 2009 162,483 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 162,483 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 146,635 miles

0ffside front seatbelt slow in returning into reel

nearside front wash not working

Pass 21 May 2007 125,711 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2007 125,711 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 May 2006 107,229 miles

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

hand brake travel long

o/s front & both rear tyres getting low

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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Y338 AFP is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y338 AFP, 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 Y338 AFP registered?

Y338 AFP is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 May 2001.

Is Y338 AFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y338 AFP shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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