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Y38 PBJ

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

123,325 mi
Last recorded123,325 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY38 PBJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2022 123,325 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators lens missing

engine malfunction indicator lamp on

Fail 12 Aug 2022 123,308 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 111,772 miles

E.M.L Warning on

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering rack inner joint (Drum stick) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 111,771 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

E.M.L Warning on

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering rack inner joint (Drum stick) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 111,724 miles

Emissions not tested revs will not hold steady in test range 2500-3000rpm (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 98,786 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + nail (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 98,786 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + nail (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 92,370 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2019 92,370 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 88,786 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 87,756 miles

Eml active

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 84,811 miles

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 79,632 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 72,567 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 68,308 miles

Both front tyres wearing slightly on edges.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 63,903 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 58,321 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 51,644 miles

Front brake pads worn close to wear indicators.

Offside rear tyre showing signs of perishing/deterioration.

Fail 1 Jul 2009 44,854 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

center exhaust and rear exhaust corroding

nsr hose starting to perrish

Pass 1 Jul 2009 44,854 miles

center exhaust and rear exhaust corroding

nsr hose starting to perrish

Pass 25 Jun 2008 37,422 miles

n/s/f tyre close to the limit

Pass 25 Jun 2007 30,370 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 23,449 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 PBJ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 PBJ, 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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Y38 PBJ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 March 2001.

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