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Y553 EUP

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

215,988 mi
Last recorded215,988 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY553 EUP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 215,988 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing slight noise

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 215,975 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp loose (7.1.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 202,426 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear end of N/S front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 202,387 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported No joint clamp fitted, joint loose. (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear end of N/S front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 193,926 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 193,926 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 172,580 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 172,580 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 9 Apr 2014 158,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 158,140 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 136,964 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Heat shield insecure

Fail 5 Apr 2013 136,964 miles

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

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Heat shield insecure

Pass 17 Apr 2012 115,213 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 115,213 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 110,152 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2011 110,152 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 104,432 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 98,216 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 98,109 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 91,603 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 84,629 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 77,023 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 76,970 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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Y553 EUP is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 Y553 EUP, 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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Y553 EUP is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2001.

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