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Y929 UBF

2001 Skoda Octavia

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

192,193 mi
Last recorded192,193 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY929 UBF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2018 192,193 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 186,985 miles

Both front door sills are damaged

Both front lower arm inner bushes are perishing

Both front tyres are low on tread

Engine management light is on

Middle exhaust hanger is corroding

Pass 29 Apr 2016 179,633 miles

Both front driveshaft gaitors are perishing

Both rear shock casings are corroding

Pass 27 Apr 2015 171,689 miles

front exhaust pipe is slightly blowing

Fail 27 Apr 2015 171,689 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

both front tyres are low on tread 2mm approx 205/55/16

front exhaust pipe is slightly blowing

Pass 24 Apr 2014 159,184 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine ecu light on

Fail 24 Apr 2014 159,180 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 139,654 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 120,847 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 120,847 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2011 102,378 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2010 82,638 miles

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

both outer sills slightly damaged

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2009 61,065 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 45,212 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 40,613 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 34,572 miles

exhaust emissions on limit

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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Y929 UBF is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 Y929 UBF, 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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Y929 UBF is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 April 2001.

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