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Y848 ECN

2001 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,992 mi
Last recorded126,992 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY848 ECN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2017 126,992 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 126,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. 175/70/14 (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement wheel binding (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. 175/80/14 (4.1.A.1a)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 126,985 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

both front inner steering arms have play

Pass 7 Apr 2016 119,307 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 112,461 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 105,641 miles

FUEL TANK BRACKET corroded but not seriously weakened

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 105,460 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

FUEL TANK BRACKET corroded but not seriously weakened

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 99,319 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 92,615 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 87,906 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 87,838 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 82,795 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 82,795 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 9 Apr 2009 77,417 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 77,417 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 71,868 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 66,353 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 58,765 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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Y848 ECN is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y848 ECN, 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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Y848 ECN is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 April 2001.

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