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Y388 JGS

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

126,827 mi
Last recorded126,827 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY388 JGS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 126,827 miles

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

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

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

plastic covers under vehicle

Pass 24 Feb 2017 118,360 miles

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

plastic covers under vehicle

Fail 22 Feb 2017 118,360 miles

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

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

plastic covers under vehicle

Pass 25 Feb 2016 109,033 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 24 Feb 2015 99,833 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2014 89,638 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 80,324 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 77,669 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 74,087 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 71,356 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 67,055 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 67,055 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 64,080 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 64,079 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 58,878 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 58,801 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 48,647 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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Y388 JGS is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,984cc petrol 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 Y388 JGS, 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 Y388 JGS registered?

Y388 JGS is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 March 2001.

Is Y388 JGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y388 JGS shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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