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Y357 UKJ

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

279,728 mi
Last recorded279,728 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY357 UKJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 279,728 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside outer sill corroded but not within 30cm of prescribed area

Pass 5 Jun 2017 263,598 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2017 263,595 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 241,015 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt starting to split (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 228,219 miles

NSR foam bump stop deteriorated.

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2015 228,219 miles

NSR foam bump stop deteriorated.

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 216,499 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2014 216,480 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2013 209,206 miles

NSR foam bump stop detached.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 209,206 miles

NSR foam bump stop detached.

Pass 18 Jun 2012 119,824 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 18 Jun 2012 119,824 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 190,260 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 190,260 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 181,540 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 181,537 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 174,448 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 166,295 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 156,384 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 147,213 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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Y357 UKJ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 Y357 UKJ, 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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Y357 UKJ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 August 2001.

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