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Y38 OVN

2001 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,442 mi
Last recorded137,442 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY38 OVN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 137,442 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 111,284 miles

tested in wet conditions

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both unions (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine/sill covers fitted

original test completed by C.R SWANN

Fail 9 Jul 2016 111,284 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing x1 (4.2.A.1e)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both unions (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine/sill covers fitted

tested in wet conditions

Pass 4 Jul 2015 104,874 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 99,155 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 90,934 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 89,730 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2012 89,730 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 86,669 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 81,200 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2010 81,200 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 76,418 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 75,407 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 69,287 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 61,817 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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Y38 OVN is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y38 OVN, 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 Y38 OVN registered?

Y38 OVN is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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