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Y641 AAM

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

163,753 mi
Last recorded163,753 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY641 AAM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 163,753 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 163,742 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 148,967 miles

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 14 Jun 2019 134,858 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 May 2018 125,281 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 114,052 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front top mounts (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Fail 24 May 2017 114,051 miles

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

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front top mounts (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2016 107,412 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 101,670 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 97,062 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 87,216 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 78,745 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 71,064 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brake discs worn

Pass 21 Jul 2010 61,706 miles

front discs worn

Pass 17 Jul 2009 51,923 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 51,920 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 44,386 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 36,068 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 27,001 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 17,154 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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Y641 AAM is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 Y641 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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Y641 AAM is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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