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Y943 EAY

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,428 mi
Last recorded53,428 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY943 EAY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 53,428 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 53,107 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 52,730 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 52,729 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 52,410 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 51,137 miles

engine management light on

Pass 27 Mar 2012 50,348 miles

engine management light on

Pass 24 Mar 2011 48,777 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 44,729 miles

engine management

Fail 26 Mar 2010 44,729 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

engine management

Pass 20 Mar 2009 36,914 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 36,913 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 32,525 miles

Nearside 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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 23 Mar 2007 26,463 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 20,117 miles

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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Y943 EAY is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y943 EAY, 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 Y943 EAY registered?

Y943 EAY is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 March 2001.

Is Y943 EAY safe to buy?

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