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Y233 TUD

2001 Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI

Bronze Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,078 mi
Last recorded102,078 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2007
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI147,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY233 TUD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia Ambiente TDI
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2007 102,078 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 102,078 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

body damage to front bumper both wings

both rear tyres cracking and perishing

slight damage to both outer sill panels

Pass 20 Jul 2006 95,431 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 95,396 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI?

Based on 2,377 MOT tests across 641 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
8,059
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
641
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28
Registration plate lamp not working 13
Stop lamp not working 12
Direction indicator incorrect colour 10
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8
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Y233 TUD is a 2001 Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI in Bronze with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 147,124 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 Ambiente TDI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y233 TUD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y233 TUD registered?

Y233 TUD is a 2001 Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI, first registered on 2 August 2001.

Is Y233 TUD safe to buy?

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