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Y891 UFA

2001 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,486 mi
Last recorded184,486 miles
Recorded on3 May 2011
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY891 UFA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2011 184,486 miles

coolant leak

left rear tyre sidewall damaged

left/right rear tyre treads worn and slight distortion

Fail 3 May 2011 184,486 miles

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

coolant leak

left rear tyre sidewall damaged

left/right rear tyre treads worn and slight distortion

Pass 27 Apr 2010 162,052 miles

rear exhaust mount corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2010 161,901 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust mount corroded

right rear shock absorber soft

Pass 15 Apr 2009 143,562 miles

front bumper/lower tray insecure

Fail 15 Apr 2009 143,562 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

front bumper/lower tray insecure

Pass 9 Apr 2008 125,560 miles

left/right rear tyre treads slight distortion

lower engine cover security

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2007 109,181 miles

lower engine tray fitted and damaged

Pass 11 Apr 2006 93,341 miles

Engine undertray fitted

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

Right rear brake stiff

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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Y891 UFA is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 Y891 UFA, 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 Y891 UFA registered?

Y891 UFA is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 April 2001.

Is Y891 UFA safe to buy?

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