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Y454 OCT

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,187 mi
Last recorded149,187 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY454 OCT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2023 149,187 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner tie rod play

Fail 21 Apr 2023 149,128 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner tie rod play

Pass 19 Apr 2022 139,925 miles

Nearside Sill damaged

Slight play in top mounts

Fail 13 Apr 2022 139,918 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin / rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Sill damaged

Slight play in top mounts

Pass 19 Apr 2021 129,042 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear wiper blade worn

Fail 15 Apr 2021 129,022 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear wiper blade worn

Pass 13 Mar 2020 120,494 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 120,461 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements reflective yellow backing missing above the letter T leaving it likely to be misread (0.1 (d))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 112,817 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 112,817 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside front indicator losing colour

Pass 26 Feb 2018 105,259 miles

offside and nearside rear shock absorbers dust covers insecure

Fail 23 Feb 2018 105,258 miles

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

offside and nearside rear shock absorbers dust covers insecure

offside and nearside rear tyres perished and split but not reaching cords

Pass 17 Mar 2017 98,279 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyres slightly perished

Pass 20 Apr 2016 94,818 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 90,384 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 87,370 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 82,719 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 76,706 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 71,668 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 66,987 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 61,319 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 53,180 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 46,016 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 41,362 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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Y454 OCT is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 Y454 OCT, 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 Y454 OCT registered?

Y454 OCT is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 April 2001.

Is Y454 OCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y454 OCT shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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