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Y358 YAT

2001 Skoda Octavia

Orange Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,528 mi
Last recorded107,528 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY358 YAT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 107,528 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 100,656 miles

both front tyres deteriorated on side walls

slight damage to both front floorpans

Fail 29 Jun 2015 100,656 miles

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

both front tyres deteriorated on side walls

slight damage to both front floorpans

Pass 15 Jul 2014 93,279 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine management light on dash

Fail 8 Jul 2014 93,279 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine management light on dash

Pass 13 Jul 2013 82,439 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Jul 2013 82,385 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jun 2012 74,815 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 74,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 66,584 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 58,438 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 58,422 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 58,422 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 54,828 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 47,008 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 43,174 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 38,506 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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Y358 YAT is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 Y358 YAT, 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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What year was Y358 YAT registered?

Y358 YAT is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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