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Y49 EAJ

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

101,300 mi
Last recorded101,300 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY49 EAJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2014 101,300 miles

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

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

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

emissions have just passed the test

eml warning lamp illuminated

nearside front tyre worn on shoulder and starting to crack between treads

offside front tyre worn on shoulder and starting to crack between treads

Pass 12 Feb 2013 90,476 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 90,458 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 90,374 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 84,587 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 73,226 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 73,217 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 67,518 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 59,612 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 52,329 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 EAJ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y49 EAJ, 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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Y49 EAJ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 May 2001.

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