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Y338 DWL

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

152,076 mi
Last recorded152,076 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY338 DWL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 152,076 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 152,076 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 144,274 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 137,539 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 137,537 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 131,183 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 125,279 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 119,596 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2018 119,596 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 111,821 miles

Oil leak recommend attention ()

Fail 21 Sep 2017 111,820 miles

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

Oil leak recommend attention ()

Pass 14 Sep 2016 107,233 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 103,154 miles

Nearside Front brake pads low

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

Nearside Rear brake has slight fluctuation

Offside Front brake pads low

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

Offside Rear brake has slight fluctuation

Pass 2 Sep 2014 96,264 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

offside rear shocker,top dust cover detached

Pass 10 Sep 2013 89,473 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 82,545 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 76,599 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 13 Sep 2011 76,541 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 70,155 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 62,553 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 54,140 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 53,212 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 46,772 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 37,508 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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Y338 DWL is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 Y338 DWL, 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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Y338 DWL is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 March 2001.

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