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Y343 AFP

2001 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

169,954 mi
Last recorded169,954 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY343 AFP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 169,954 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 158,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 158,932 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 150,014 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2022 150,014 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 136,477 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 124,579 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 109,432 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 109,432 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 82,564 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 60,910 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 47,882 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 40,862 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 35,345 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 29,971 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 27,147 miles

near side rear tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Pass 25 Nov 2011 25,300 miles

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Fail 3 Nov 2011 25,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

all four tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 3 Nov 2010 23,861 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 21,801 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 18,436 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 14,461 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 12,138 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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Y343 AFP is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 Y343 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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Y343 AFP is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 May 2001.

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