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Y389 UKN

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2009
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

186,883 mi
Last recorded186,883 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2008
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY389 UKN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Jan 2008 186,883 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 186,883 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 31 May 2007 171,788 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 160,449 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 143,998 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 143,998 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brakes snaching

Pass 14 Dec 2005 129,998 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 129,998 miles

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

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

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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Y389 UKN is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 Y389 UKN, 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 Y389 UKN registered?

Y389 UKN is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 July 2001.

Is Y389 UKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y389 UKN shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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