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Y631 AAM

2001 Skoda Octavia

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

124,017 mi
Last recorded124,017 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY631 AAM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2015 124,017 miles

Both front wiper blade rubbers are deteriorated.

Exhaust centre bracket is deteriorated.

Nearside rear shock absorber shroud deteriorated.

Seat belt reel back is weak on the nearside rear.

Unable to clearly see the front brake pads, wear suspected advise further examination.

Fail 30 Mar 2015 123,905 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Engine management warning symbol illuminated.

Engine oil level not registering on dip-stick prior to start of test.

Nearside rear seatbelt re-wind mechanism weak.

Nearside rear shock-absorber dust cover detatched.

Nearside under-sill panel dented/damaged.

Nearside wiper blade deteriorated.

Offside and nearside front outer brake pads worn; unable to view condition of inner brake pads with roadwheels in place.

Offside and nearside headlamp lenses deteriorated

Offside rear shock-absorber dust cover mounting deteriorated.

Offside under-sill panel dented/damaged.

Offside wiper blade deteriorated.

Pass 11 Apr 2014 117,100 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres are wearing on the inner tread.

Unable to clearly view front brake pads with wheels in position.

Fail 31 Mar 2014 116,912 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine oil on minimum level.

Front tyres are wearing on the inner tread.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Unable to clearly view front brake pads with wheels in position.

Pass 25 Mar 2013 109,206 miles

Dust shield detatched at top of nearside rear shock absorber

Engine oil level low prior to start of test

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 109,206 miles

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

Dust shield detatched at top of nearside rear shock absorber

Engine oil level low prior to start of test

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 104,272 miles

Dust shield detatched at top of n.s rear shock-absorber.

Engine oil level low prior to start of test.

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

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

Slight judder at front windscreen wiper blades.

Fail 21 Mar 2012 104,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre stop lamp not functioning.

Dust shield detatched at top of n.s rear shock-absorber.

Engine oil level low prior to start of test.

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

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

Slight judder at front windscreen wiper blades.

Pass 29 Mar 2011 96,470 miles

Corosion forming on the top of the rear suspension coil springs,offside and nearside rear.

Engine oil level low.

Front windscreen washer reservoir ,level low.

Large panels fitted under bonnet are obscuring components.

Offside rear wheel starting to hang on (bind) when rotated.

Oil residue apparent on the offside front shock absorber.

Shock absorber shroud on the nearside rear is deteriorated.

The rear bushes in the front lower suspension arms are becoming deteriorated.

Underside of engine/gearbox generaly contaminated with oil.

Fail 15 Mar 2011 96,030 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Corosion forming on the top of the rear suspension coil springs,offside and nearside rear.

Engine oil level low.

Front windscreen washer reservoir ,level low.

Large panels fitted under bonnet are obscuring components.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside rear wheel starting to hang on (bind) when rotated.

Oil residue apparent on the offside front shock absorber.

Shock absorber shroud on the nearside rear is deteriorated.

The rear bushes in the front lower suspension arms are becoming deteriorated.

Underside of engine/gearbox generaly contaminated with oil.

Pass 30 Mar 2010 88,808 miles

Engine oil level low.

Front brake discs worn.

Nearside rear shock absober shroud has deteriorated.

Offside rear tyre worn on outer tread.

Screw in centre of tyre tread on the nearside rear .

Surface corosion has formed on the top of the nearside and offside rear coil springs.

The lower track control arm rear bushes are begining to deteriorate on the offside and nearside front.

Pass 18 Mar 2009 81,225 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 81,223 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 28 Mar 2008 74,701 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 74,701 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 67,319 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 50,027 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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Y631 AAM is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 Y631 AAM, 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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Y631 AAM is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 April 2001.

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