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Y881 GKK

2001 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

121,019 mi
Last recorded121,019 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY881 GKK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 121,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2024 121,012 miles

Nearside Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 120,973 miles

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust heat shield loose

vehicle been standing

Fail 15 Apr 2023 120,964 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust heat shield loose

vehicle been standing

Pass 12 Jul 2019 119,594 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning one led in eyelevel stop light not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Central exhaust heatshield slightly loose

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm suspension bush worn ( rear bush arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive has just met mot requirements (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 119,594 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken bottom of spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour mainly a white light (4.4.3 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning one led in eyelevel stop light not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Central exhaust heatshield slightly loose

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm suspension bush worn ( rear bush arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive has just met mot requirements (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 116,816 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 116,816 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 114,399 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

general engine oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2016 111,652 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both sides (2.5.B.1b)

Rear no plate deteriorating

oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2015 110,025 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 108,251 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 105,594 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

n/s front driveshaft corroding

rear no plate deteriorating

Pass 18 Jul 2012 101,435 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front top strut mounts deteriorating

engine management light on

rear no plate deteriorating

Pass 19 Jul 2011 96,425 miles

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 92,095 miles

n/s front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 6 Jul 2009 84,017 miles

n/s/r tyre uneven were

Pass 30 Jun 2008 73,325 miles

advise both nearside tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 29 Jun 2007 63,397 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 53,930 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 53,740 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres slightly worn on edges and tread depths low 3mm

n/s/r outer brake pad looks low

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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Y881 GKK is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,781cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 Y881 GKK, 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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Y881 GKK is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 July 2001.

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