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Y696 UGJ

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

108,887 mi
Last recorded108,887 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY696 UGJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 108,887 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2021 108,819 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken lower coil broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 101,894 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs worn (ridge) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 96,541 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs worn (ridge) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 85,492 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 85,469 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 78,409 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 74,688 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 72,040 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 70,625 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 66,258 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 63,498 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 60,276 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 60,276 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 56,628 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 52,096 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 52,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 47,759 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 42,734 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 42,734 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 36,641 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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Y696 UGJ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 Y696 UGJ, 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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What year was Y696 UGJ registered?

Y696 UGJ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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The MOT history for Y696 UGJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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