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Y342 WAO

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

213,779 mi
Last recorded213,779 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY342 WAO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2021 213,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 212,280 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 212,280 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 210,159 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 205,834 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Corrosion to exhaust

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Gouge in tyre sidewall

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Corrosion to brake hose ferrules

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 205,834 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Corrosion to exhaust

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Gouge in tyre sidewall

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Corrosion to brake hose ferrules

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 201,972 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake slightly binding

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 201,972 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake slightly binding

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 197,966 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2015 187,700 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 187,700 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2014 178,747 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jun 2014 178,747 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2013 169,538 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 159,400 miles

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)

engine management light on

Fail 14 Jun 2012 159,400 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine management light on

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)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 149,988 miles

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

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

Rear bump stops perished

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

Fail 15 Jun 2011 149,988 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear bump stops perished

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 140,195 miles

nearside rear park brake cable outer sleeve starting to crack and perish

Fail 29 Jun 2010 140,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

nearside rear park brake cable outer sleeve starting to crack and perish

Pass 15 Jun 2009 131,031 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 124,081 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 115,957 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 115,826 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

engine management light on

Pass 11 Jul 2006 104,112 miles

EXHAUST CENTER SECTION WELDED MOUNTS STARTING TO BREAK AWAY.

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 WAO is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 Y342 WAO, 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 WAO is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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