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Y397 UKN

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

163,359 mi
Last recorded163,359 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY397 UKN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 163,359 miles

Front both tyres slight cut no cords showing

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 163,353 miles

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

Front both tyres slight cut no cords showing

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 151,241 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 195,322 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2014 195,322 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 186,911 miles

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

Various brake pipes pitted

Pass 21 Jun 2012 180,439 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 175,282 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 167,274 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 151,654 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 137,003 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 128,269 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 116,355 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 106,675 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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Y397 UKN is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel 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 Y397 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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Y397 UKN is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 June 2001.

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