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Y942 OTL

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

108,990 mi
Last recorded108,990 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY942 OTL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 108,990 miles

Front coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 108,678 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 103,933 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 98,606 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 90,980 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 83,596 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear shock aborber upper sleeves detached

Pass 23 Jul 2012 75,496 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 69,512 miles

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

both rear brake discs slightly scored

Pass 26 Jul 2010 64,158 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 59,044 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 53,356 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 47,462 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 46,966 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 41,138 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 41,138 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

o/s/f tyre close to 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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Y942 OTL is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 Y942 OTL, 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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Y942 OTL is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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