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Y424 UGK

2001 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

200,107 mi
Last recorded200,107 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY424 UGK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 200,107 miles

slight wear n/s/r wheelbearing

undertrays

exhaust system corroded

lower front panel corroded

rear tyres wearing on shoulders

engine covers

Pass 11 Aug 2015 177,190 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake hose metal ends corroded

delamination showing on rear number plate

front cross member panel showing corrosion

rear discs in a poor condition

rear shocker covers insecure

slight binding on o/s/r wheel

slight lift in front drop links

Pass 20 Sep 2014 166,913 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 157,376 miles

Front disc rusty

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

Slight front brake judder

Pass 15 Jun 2013 157,376 miles

Front disc rusty

Slight front brake judder

Pass 23 Jun 2012 146,124 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 129,828 miles

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

drive shaft cover losse

off side front inner drive shaft boot clip missing

rear brake pipe have corrosion

Fail 27 May 2011 129,075 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

drive shaft cover losse

off side front inner drive shaft boot clip missing

rear brake pipe have corrosion

Pass 7 Jun 2010 109,805 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Jun 2010 109,805 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 May 2009 101,604 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 93,560 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 85,392 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 75,863 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 75,863 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Pass 18 Jul 2005 66,586 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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Y424 UGK is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y424 UGK, 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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Y424 UGK is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 August 2001.

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