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Y829 UKL

2001 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

149,268 mi
Last recorded149,268 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY829 UKL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2016 149,268 miles

Engine management light on

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

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

chip in windscreen

Fail 27 Apr 2016 149,268 miles

Engine management light on

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

chip in windscreen

Fail 16 Mar 2015 143,285 miles

Engine management light on

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear tyre has deep cracks in tread

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 143,285 miles

Engine management light on

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

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre has deep cracks in tread

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 137,066 miles

emissions light on

osr tyre cracking

Fail 5 Mar 2014 137,066 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

emissions light on

osr tyre cracking

Pass 27 Feb 2013 132,264 miles

brake discs rusty

Fail 22 Feb 2013 132,264 miles

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

brake discs rusty

Pass 10 Nov 2011 127,212 miles

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

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 8 Nov 2011 127,183 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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 10 Nov 2010 119,449 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 111,150 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 111,156 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 98,491 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 81,273 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 63,090 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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Y829 UKL is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y829 UKL, 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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Y829 UKL is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 June 2001.

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