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Y849 UKO

2001 Skoda Octavia

Bronze Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,766 mi
Last recorded81,766 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY849 UKO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2011 81,766 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 20 Aug 2011 81,628 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 72,766 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 72,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 62,470 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 62,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 22 Jul 2009 62,111 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 52,765 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 52,765 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 May 2007 47,915 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 40,756 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 40,753 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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Y849 UKO is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Bronze with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y849 UKO, 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 Y849 UKO registered?

Y849 UKO is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 June 2001.

Is Y849 UKO safe to buy?

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