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Y49 AAH

2001 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

79,214 mi
Last recorded79,214 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2010
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY49 AAH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2010 79,214 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 79,214 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2010 79,201 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant leak

Pass 20 Nov 2008 186,595 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 186,595 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 172,992 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 172,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 146,970 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 111,397 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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Y49 AAH is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 Y49 AAH, 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 Y49 AAH registered?

Y49 AAH is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 March 2001.

Is Y49 AAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y49 AAH shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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