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Y42 OAJ

2001 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

295,799 mi
Last recorded295,799 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY42 OAJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2014 295,799 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

rear tyres getting low n/s/f window reg n/s/r door lock jammed

Pass 14 Feb 2013 285,490 miles

Intercooler leaking.

Slight leak from downpipe.

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 275,866 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

N/S/F indicator damaged.

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 269,033 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 257,690 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 242,911 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 242,911 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 14 Feb 2008 230,803 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 14 Feb 2008 230,803 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 210,970 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 171,530 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 171,530 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both rear bump stops worne

front brake pads worne low

n/s/r tyre valve not checked

o/s/f wiper blade split

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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Y42 OAJ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 Y42 OAJ, 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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Y42 OAJ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 April 2001.

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