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Y772 UOL

2001 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

142,909 mi
Last recorded142,909 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY772 UOL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 142,909 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front tyre 3mm

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

Nearside Rear light lense slightly damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front steering rack has slight play

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

engine check light on

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded

rear bump stops perished and split

Fail 22 Jan 2016 142,909 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front tyre 3mm

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear light lense slightly damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front steering rack has slight play

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine check light on

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded

rear bump stops perished and split

Pass 16 Jan 2015 124,649 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine check light on

nearside + offside front bottom arms rear bushes starting to split and have slight play in

offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

slight play in offside steering rack arm

Pass 17 Jan 2014 107,608 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 107,605 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 95,083 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 95,076 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 83,347 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 69,843 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 69,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 59,471 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 48,976 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 37,868 miles

n/s.frontseat.belt.latch.faulty

Pass 23 Jul 2007 34,961 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 34,889 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 26,274 miles

screw in o/s/f tyre

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 UOL is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y772 UOL, 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 Y772 UOL registered?

Y772 UOL is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 August 2001.

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The MOT history for Y772 UOL shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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