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Y627 AVG

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

188,228 mi
Last recorded188,228 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY627 AVG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 188,228 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 188,228 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 180,432 miles

Both rear coil springs rusty.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing and worn on outer edge.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipes rusty.

Offside Rear Tyre perishing.

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Aug 2017 180,430 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear coil springs rusty.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing and worn on outer edge.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre pressure low.

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipes rusty.

Offside Rear Tyre perishing.

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Sep 2016 172,393 miles

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

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

Offside driveshaft fouling on turbo pipes

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Sep 2016 172,393 miles

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

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

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

Offside driveshaft fouling on turbo pipes

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jun 2015 168,932 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 168,932 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

turbo pipe fouling o/s/f driveshaft

Pass 18 Jun 2014 162,258 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 150,926 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 150,924 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 139,373 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 139,186 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

child seats fitted nearside and offside rear not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts

Pass 15 Jun 2011 126,827 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 126,827 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 116,340 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2010 116,340 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 107,195 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 107,172 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 91,311 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 80,230 miles

1] centre exhaust bracket loose

Pass 23 Jun 2006 70,265 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2005 60,257 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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Y627 AVG is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 Y627 AVG, 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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Y627 AVG is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 July 2001.

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