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Y297 TYS

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

222,114 mi
Last recorded222,114 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY297 TYS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 222,114 miles

Exhaust clamp/sleeve heavily corroded and broken system still secure

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 222,079 miles

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

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

Exhaust clamp/sleeve heavily corroded and broken system still secure

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 220,125 miles

Central Front Oil leak from engine.

Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Jacking point bent over.

Nearside Front Strut top bearing has slight movement.

Nearside Rear Perished inside tread cut.

Offside Front Jacking point bent over.

Offside Front Strut top bearing has slight movement.

Offside Rear Perished inside tread cut.

Pass 26 Apr 2016 218,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wall has been weakened by scrubbing the kerb.

Nearside Rear Tyre wall perishing.

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 215,980 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 213,170 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 209,624 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 207,268 miles

O/S wiper rubber split at end.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 Apr 2012 207,205 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

O/S wiper rubber split at end.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 204,837 miles

abs.light was staying on for a while but now functioning correctly,possible fault looming?

Pass 23 Apr 2010 202,823 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 202,823 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2009 200,310 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 200,310 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 197,420 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2008 197,420 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 May 2007 194,593 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 194,503 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 May 2006 191,871 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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Y297 TYS is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 Y297 TYS, 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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Y297 TYS is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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