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Y772 GNJ

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

164,502 mi
Last recorded164,502 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY772 GNJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 164,502 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 164,501 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2017 158,858 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Apr 2017 158,784 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front wiper blade deteriorating/split on edge

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Apr 2016 153,060 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine management warning light illuminated

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

play in offside inner steering rack joint

Fail 13 Apr 2016 153,060 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)

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

Engine management warning light illuminated

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

play in offside inner steering rack joint

Pass 20 Apr 2015 147,299 miles

Engine management light on

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 141,219 miles

eml on

exhaust corroded

front brake hoses perished slightly

movement off side steering rack

rear brakes binding on slightly

rear discs corroded and worn

tested in the wet

Pass 16 Apr 2013 133,151 miles

O/S inner steering arm joint has some play

Pass 17 Apr 2012 125,841 miles

Both front tyres worn unevenly and perished.

Center exhaust braket broken.

Engine management light on.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight play in o/s/f inner rack joint.

Pass 15 Apr 2011 118,229 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 118,229 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 112,317 miles

Engine management light on.

Exhaust system corroded.

Front and rear inner pads worn.

O/s/f indicator faded.

O/s/r indicator faded.

Slight play in the o/s/f track rod end.

Stone chip in windscreen.

Pass 17 Apr 2009 106,924 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 100,148 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 92,760 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 86,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Rear seat belts not fully tested

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 86,396 miles

Rear seat belts not fully tested

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 86,396 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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Y772 GNJ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 Y772 GNJ, 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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Y772 GNJ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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