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Y301 TJW

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

77,685 mi
Last recorded77,685 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY301 TJW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2022 77,685 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2022 77,685 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour N/S + O/S (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour N/S + O/S (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 73,216 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 71,045 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 66,368 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 61,257 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 54,795 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 51,263 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 48,330 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 46,472 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 43,498 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 43,498 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 41,304 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 7 Mar 2012 41,303 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 38,562 miles

Oil leak

sump bolt insecure

Pass 3 Mar 2010 34,924 miles

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 31,927 miles

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 28,886 miles

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

engine revs on high idle hard to maintain

Fail 7 Mar 2007 26,108 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 26,108 miles

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 22,543 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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Y301 TJW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 Y301 TJW, 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 Y301 TJW registered?

Y301 TJW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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