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Y521 UKL

2001 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

120,803 mi
Last recorded120,803 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY521 UKL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2015 120,803 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Ignition switch assembly is not fitted correctly

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

centre exhaust mount broken

nearside front wheel arch corroding

offside front shock absorber weak

Fail 3 Jan 2015 120,731 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

centre exhaust mount broken

nearside front wheel arch corroding

offside front shock absorber weak

Pass 4 Jan 2014 111,165 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

centre exhaust mounting broken

oil leak

rear brakes in need of inspection

Pass 29 Dec 2012 101,299 miles

Engine Management Light On

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 29 Dec 2012 101,299 miles

Engine Management Light On

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2012 90,656 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

engine management light on

nearside door mirror glass cracked

offside and nearside rear tyres perishing and cracking

Pass 7 Jan 2012 90,656 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

nearside door mirror glass cracked

offside and nearside rear tyres perishing and cracking

Pass 8 Jan 2011 79,760 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 69,864 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 64,787 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 58,556 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 50,935 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 41,671 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

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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Y521 UKL is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y521 UKL, 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 Y521 UKL registered?

Y521 UKL is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y521 UKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y521 UKL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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