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Y384 AAB

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,787 mi
Last recorded151,787 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY384 AAB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2017 151,787 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jan 2016 138,037 miles

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

exhaust heat sheild loose

Fail 13 Jan 2016 138,037 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 14 Jan 2015 126,713 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 114,509 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 102,192 miles

Offside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 102,190 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 96,130 miles

Front rollbar centre bushes worn

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Wipers noisey

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 23 Apr 2012 96,121 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front rollbar centre bushes worn

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Wipers noisey

n/s/f tyre on limit!

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f tyre on limit!

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 21 Apr 2011 89,130 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear brake discs slightly corroded

split in floor pan o/s/r but not in prescribed area

Pass 21 Apr 2011 89,130 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear brake discs slightly corroded

split in floor pan o/s/r but not in prescribed area

Pass 22 Apr 2010 82,172 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 82,172 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Apr 2009 75,412 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 14 Apr 2009 75,412 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 16 Apr 2008 67,482 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear child seats fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2007 57,879 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 52,995 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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Y384 AAB is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y384 AAB, 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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Y384 AAB is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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