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Y624 EAJ

2001 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

171,337 mi
Last recorded171,337 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY624 EAJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2015 171,337 miles

Rear tyres wearing low on inner edges of tread.

Small amount of blue smoke from exhaust at idle.

Fail 13 Aug 2015 171,335 miles

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

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

Rear tyres wearing low on inner edges of tread.

Small amount of blue smoke from exhaust at idle.

Pass 1 Aug 2014 166,171 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 166,171 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 151,395 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 151,395 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2012 140,412 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Wiper blades worn.

Pass 18 Jul 2012 140,412 miles

Wiper blades worn.

Pass 8 Aug 2011 131,262 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 122,419 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 109,744 miles

Exhaust front section heavily corroded. Front suspension bushes worn.

Pass 6 Aug 2008 94,708 miles

Slight pitting on rear brake discs.

Pass 7 Aug 2007 78,760 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 64,160 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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Y624 EAJ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y624 EAJ, 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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Y624 EAJ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 August 2001.

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