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Y36 OVL

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,313 mi
Last recorded99,313 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY36 OVL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 99,313 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 99,301 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

brake caliper has restricted free movement o/s rear (3.5.1k)

brake caliper leaking o/s rear (3.6.A.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 95,761 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 95,758 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 May 2013 90,283 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 82,537 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 75,002 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 75,002 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 67,513 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 60,524 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rear number plate slightly delaminated, still legible

slight uneven wear on front tyres

Pass 19 May 2008 54,058 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 May 2007 45,151 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 35,888 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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Y36 OVL is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y36 OVL, 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 Y36 OVL registered?

Y36 OVL is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 May 2001.

Is Y36 OVL safe to buy?

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