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Y98 GAX

2001 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,883 mi
Last recorded101,883 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2008
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY98 GAX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2008 101,883 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 101,883 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 82,353 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 82,353 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 69,396 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 57,145 miles

air bag light illuminating.

cut in nearside front tyre sidewall but not through too cords.

nearside rear tyre on legal limits of 1.6mm

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge.

strongly advised front brake pads waering low. further brake check advised.

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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Y98 GAX is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 Y98 GAX, 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 Y98 GAX registered?

Y98 GAX is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 August 2001.

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