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Y52 OVL

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

221,791 mi
Last recorded221,791 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY52 OVL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 221,791 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 216,937 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 210,772 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 210,772 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 205,613 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 200,943 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 195,677 miles

both front tyres perished and cracking

Pass 23 Aug 2017 190,779 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 186,886 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 182,264 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 177,511 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 172,703 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Sep 2013 172,669 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 165,411 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 156,986 miles

Both front sills damaged

Both front tyres very slightly worn inner edges

Handbrake cable requires adjustment

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 148,305 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 148,305 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 140,229 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 130,897 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 123,275 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 114,343 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 106,157 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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Y52 OVL is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 Y52 OVL, 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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Y52 OVL is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 June 2001.

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