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Y49 OVN

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

141,066 mi
Last recorded141,066 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY49 OVN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 141,066 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 129,120 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 129,119 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 121,061 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 111,540 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 104,396 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 98,835 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 98,835 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 98,632 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 92,033 miles

advise front brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2011 90,967 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 90,913 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 87,464 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 84,384 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 78,445 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 73,401 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 73,395 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f tyre scrubbing on inner edges

Pass 22 Apr 2006 70,836 miles

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

Offside Front 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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Y49 OVN is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y49 OVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y49 OVN registered?

Y49 OVN is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y49 OVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y49 OVN shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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