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Y209 SUR

2001 Skoda Octavia

Bronze Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

157,217 mi
Last recorded157,217 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY209 SUR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 157,217 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 150,270 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Mar 2017 142,658 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 132,890 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2016 132,851 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 128,916 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

both front tyre on 3mm

Pass 15 Apr 2014 127,248 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 127,234 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust mounting bracket corroded away from pipe

deterioration in nearside rear brake disc

engine oil low

nearside rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 29 Jan 2013 126,359 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

deterioration in both rear brake discs

exhaust deterioration & blowing slightly

offside rear coil spring broken at lower end

Pass 14 Dec 2011 121,691 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 121,688 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 118,126 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2009 114,467 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 114,467 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 110,440 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 103,866 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 96,570 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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Y209 SUR is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Bronze with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y209 SUR, 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 Y209 SUR registered?

Y209 SUR is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 June 2001.

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