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Y342 AFP

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY342 AFP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2019

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

rear coil springs corroded

o/s/rear disc surface poor

centre exhaust sleeve poor

Pass 22 Jun 2018 115,567 miles

no reverse lights

offside rear brake disc heavily pitted

offside rear foot/hand brakes slow to operate

rear coil springs

Pass 23 Jun 2017 98,877 miles

engine fault light

front brake discs in poor condition

front tyres close to legal limit

rear springs corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2017 98,877 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp is missing. (3.4.1a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

engine fault light

front brake discs in poor condition

front tyres close to legal limit

rear brake discs in poor condition

rear springs corroded

Pass 17 May 2016 89,515 miles

coil springs corroded

exhaust system heavily corroded / brackets corroded

underside / steering / suspension / braking components showing general corrosion

Fail 17 May 2016 89,515 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front indi bulbs faded in colour (1.4.A.2f)

coil springs corroded

exhaust system heavily corroded / brackets corroded

underside / steering / suspension / braking components showing general corrosion

Pass 12 May 2015 84,880 miles

COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

UNDERSIDE / STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION

Pass 29 May 2014 81,675 miles

COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

UNDERSIDE / STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION

Pass 23 May 2013 77,455 miles

COIL SPRINGS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION

EXHAUST SYSTEM BECOMING CORRODED

UNDERSIDE / COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION

Pass 19 May 2012 71,212 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON EDGES / ENCROACHING ONTO BRAKING SURFACE ADVISE TO REPLACE

EXHAUST SYSTEM BECOMING CORRODED

REAR COIL SPRINGS SHOWING CORROSION

SLIGHT FLUCTUATION ON REAR BRAKES DEVELOPING

UNDERSIDE / COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 12 May 2011 66,897 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS BECOMING CORRODED ON BOTH BRAKING SURFACES ADVISE TO REPLACE SOON

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED / BECOMING ADVANCED AROUND FLANGE JOINTS

REAR BRAKE DISCS (SOLID)

SLIGHT FLUCTUATION DEVELOPING ON REAR BRAKES

UNDERSIDE / COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION

Fail 7 May 2010 61,714 miles

POSS FAULT ON NO PLATE LIGHTS DEVELOPING / ADVISE FURTHER ATTENTION

REAR BRAKES BINDING VERY SLIGHTLY

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 May 2010 61,714 miles

POSS FAULT ON NO PLATE LIGHTS DEVELOPING / ADVISE FURTHER ATTENTION

REAR BRAKES BINDING VERY SLIGHTLY

Pass 7 May 2009 54,767 miles

ADVISE TO REPLACE BOTH SCREEN WASHER JETS

BOTH FRONT LOWER ARMS / REAR BUSHES BECOMING SLIGHTLY WORN / SLIGHTLY FLEXING ON FULL LOCK TO LOCK CHECK

BOTH REAR HAND BRAKE CABLE PIVOTS / LINKAGES ON REAR CALIPERS DRY OF GREASE OR LUBE / STICKING SLIGHTLY

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON DASH

POSS FAULT ON NEARSIDE REAR NO PLATE LIGHT DEVELOPING

Pass 17 May 2008 45,563 miles

ADVISE TO REPLACE BOTH WASHER JETS

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON DASH

Pass 19 May 2007 38,057 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 38,057 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 May 2006 29,642 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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Y342 AFP is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y342 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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Y342 AFP is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 June 2001.

Is Y342 AFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y342 AFP shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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