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Y691 GKK

2001 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

162,039 mi
Last recorded162,039 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY691 GKK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2015 162,039 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 162,036 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 147,448 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 147,118 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 123,359 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 123,356 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 104,305 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2012 104,299 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Power steering ram(s) has excessive free play at anchorage (2.3.4c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has excessive free play at anchorage (2.3.4c)

Nearside Front 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)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2011 86,267 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2011 86,267 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 65,714 miles

cat rattles !!!

Pass 26 Mar 2009 57,013 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 51,992 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 45,003 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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Y691 GKK is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y691 GKK, 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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Y691 GKK is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 June 2001.

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