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Y165 PTU

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,633 mi
Last recorded92,633 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY165 PTU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 92,633 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 91,147 miles

fuel tank bolt is missing at nearside

Fail 27 Jan 2016 91,147 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

fuel tank bolt is missing at nearside

Pass 15 Feb 2014 86,148 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 78,618 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2013 78,494 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2012 70,198 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 70,198 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 65,504 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

em light on

front brake pads worn and discs lipped

Fail 20 Jan 2011 65,504 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

em light on

front brake pads worn and discs lipped

Pass 2 Feb 2010 61,557 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 61,557 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 60,401 miles

engine management light staying on

Pass 15 Jun 2007 55,132 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 49,726 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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Y165 PTU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 Y165 PTU, 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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How do I check the history of Y165 PTU?

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What year was Y165 PTU registered?

Y165 PTU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 April 2001.

Is Y165 PTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y165 PTU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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