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Y401 UKM

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

271,626 mi
Last recorded271,626 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2010
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY401 UKM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2010 271,626 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nsf repeater cover missing

slight play on osf steering arm & on nsf arm

Fail 25 Aug 2010 271,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nsf repeater cover missing

slight play on osf steering arm & on nsf arm

Pass 20 Aug 2009 259,409 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear n plate slight fade

Fail 19 Aug 2009 259,408 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear n plate slight fade

Pass 8 Aug 2008 253,096 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Knock and wear in steering rack

Nearside rear tyre uneven wear

Offside rear light lens temporary repair

Offside rear wheel rim slightly distorted

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Wear in front anti roll bar mountings

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 241,423 miles

Both front tyres uneven wear and close to the legal wear limit

Front brake pads wearing thin

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear stop/tail lamp lens damaged/repaired

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 23 Aug 2007 241,422 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Both front tyres uneven wear and close to the legal wear limit

Front brake pads wearing thin

Front service brake veers right

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear stop/tail lamp lens damaged/repaired.

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 6 Jun 2006 196,744 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 196,738 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Both rear shock absorber shrouds are detatched

N/S/R tyre has multiple punctures and has very low pressure

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Plastic bellypans fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

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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Y401 UKM is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 Y401 UKM, 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 Y401 UKM registered?

Y401 UKM is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 June 2001.

Is Y401 UKM safe to buy?

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