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Y898 SNC

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

237,510 mi
Last recorded237,510 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY898 SNC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 237,510 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 209,134 miles

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

damage to both outer sills

Pass 1 Jun 2016 196,379 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 187,120 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 172,449 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

OS headlamp beam slightly low

OS number plate light feint

Pass 13 Jun 2013 151,698 miles

Front 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 5 Jun 2013 151,165 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

NS wiper blade deteriorated

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 132,909 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 132,909 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 117,690 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 109,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 109,142 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 96,834 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 84,192 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 84,175 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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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Y898 SNC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y898 SNC, 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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Y898 SNC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 June 2001.

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