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Y384 APW

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

149,524 mi
Last recorded149,524 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY384 APW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 149,524 miles

Both sides front to rear metal brake pipes becoming corroded.

Fail 11 Apr 2018 149,522 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Both sides front to rear metal brake pipes becoming corroded.

Pass 7 Apr 2017 140,042 miles

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

UNDERCOVERS FITTED

Pass 12 May 2016 135,181 miles

Front discs in poor condition (inner face)

corrosion developing on front subframe and rear axle

rear exhaust mounting replaced. supported adequately

Fail 11 May 2015 125,701 miles

Advise n/s frontt brake pad warning light sensor wire missing.

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

Pass 11 May 2015 125,701 miles

Advise n/s frontt brake pad warning light sensor wire missing.

Pass 23 Jun 2014 117,759 miles

Advise winter tyres fitted

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 100,846 miles

Advise n/s front brake pad warning light wire broken.

Advise rear washer jet broken.

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

Fail 28 Dec 2012 100,846 miles

Advise n/s front brake pad warning light wire broken.

Advise rear washer jet broken.

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

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 88,798 miles

Advise o/s and n/s rear shock absorbers have detached dust shields

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 76,610 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 76,610 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 66,204 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 56,618 miles

Brake pad - warning sensor requires new lum N/S/F brake pad

Centre Front Upper Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Number plate rear - slightly deteriated

Pass 28 Jan 2008 45,943 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 43,110 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 38,670 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 APW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y384 APW, 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 APW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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