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Y484 KJA

2001 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

192,115 mi
Last recorded192,115 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY484 KJA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2014 192,115 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

plastic under tray broken fouling pullys

Fail 9 Jun 2014 192,114 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

plastic under tray broken fouling pullys

Fail 22 Jan 2013 185,096 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front no plate cracked

o/s/f brake discs scored

oil weep engine

rear engine/gearbox mounting worn

Pass 22 Jan 2013 185,096 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front no plate cracked

o/s/f brake discs scored

oil weep engine

rear engine/gearbox mounting worn

Pass 16 Dec 2011 179,300 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Dec 2011 178,930 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Dec 2010 164,821 miles

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

Oil leak

fan belt becoming perished

n/s o/s rear brake discs light corrosion

slight bind o/s/r brake

Pass 17 Dec 2010 164,821 miles

Oil leak

fan belt becoming perished

n/s o/s rear brake discs light corrosion

slight bind o/s/r brake

Pass 18 Dec 2009 150,706 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2008 134,754 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 119,428 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 105,779 miles

Oil leak

front discs slightly worn and corroded

o/s/r tyre wearing and slight distort

Fail 4 May 2006 102,282 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 May 2006 102,282 miles

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

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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Y484 KJA is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y484 KJA, 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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Y484 KJA is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 April 2001.

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