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Y446 GAJ

2001 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

566,974 mi
Last recorded566,974 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY446 GAJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2014 566,974 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s/r handbrake cable

Fail 11 Sep 2014 566,959 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s/r handbrake cable

Pass 13 Sep 2013 521,462 miles

hand brake travel, steering plat-o/s rack, wt x4, brake pedal rubber worn, body damaged, front inner roll bar bushes worn and noise, oil leak, multi guards fitted,

rear brake pipes deteriorated, rear coil springs rusty, minor noise o/s rear wheel bearing, n/s front tyre worn at limit, o/s rear tyre uneven wear, o/s front wishbone rear bush cracking

Fail 10 Sep 2013 521,450 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

hand brake travel, steering plat-o/s rack, wt x4, brake pedal rubber worn, body damaged, front inner roll bar bushes worn and noise, oil leak, multi guards fitted,

rear brake pipes deteriorated, rear coil springs rusty, minor noise o/s rear wheel bearing, n/s front tyre worn at limit, o/s rear tyre uneven wear, o/s front wishbone rear bush cracking

Pass 11 Sep 2012 507,367 miles

brake imbalanced, steering wheel worn, body damaged, wt x4, rear springs rusty, o/s rear flexy ferrule rusty, play in n/s front strut

Pass 7 Sep 2011 486,257 miles

rear brakes imbalanced, body damaged, steering wheel worn, o/s front seat worn, suspension soft, exhaust rusty, multi guards fitted, oil leak, o/s front and rear tyres uneven wear, rear springs, front wishbone rear bushes, number lights dim

Pass 2 Sep 2010 446,794 miles

rear brake noise and hand brake imbalanced, body damaged, exhaust rusty, multi guards fitted, minor play in n/s front roll bar link lower bush, slight cracking to front wishbone rear bushes, rear springs rusty

Pass 27 Aug 2009 404,589 miles

irratic idle, dash warn light on, top colunm bush worn, play at steering, brake anti slip worn, wtx4, f no plate det, under guards, f sill edges damaged.

nsr tyre worn on outer at limit, nsr bearing minor noise, cv boot osf det, f flexis minor det,

Pass 20 Aug 2008 355,939 miles

rear brakes imbalanced n/s low, wt x4, multi guards fitted, n/s wing mirror cracked, dampness at n/s rear shock

Pass 3 Sep 2007 303,063 miles

rear brakes imbalanced/snatching/noise, light switch, wt x4, rear indicators fading, multi guards fitted, play in o/s bottom ball joint, minor play in steering

Pass 4 Sep 2006 247,172 miles

rear brake imbalanced

uneven wear to n/s front tyre

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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Y446 GAJ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y446 GAJ, 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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Y446 GAJ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 August 2001.

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