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Y56 AAH

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

198,591 mi
Last recorded198,591 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2006
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY56 AAH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2006 198,591 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2006 198,588 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

slight play in n/s steering rack inner balljoint

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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Y56 AAH is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y56 AAH, 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 Y56 AAH registered?

Y56 AAH is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 March 2001.

Is Y56 AAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y56 AAH shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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