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Y356 PVJ

2001 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

144,934 mi
Last recorded144,934 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY356 PVJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2013 144,934 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013 144,813 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 134,593 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 121,119 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 108,408 miles

CORROSION TO CATALYST+STARTING TO LEAK

CORROSION TO EXHAUST SUPPORT HANGER ON REAR SILENCER

EXHAUST MIDDLE SECTION SUPPORT BRACKET INSECURE AND RATTLING

NSR SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER SPLIT AND INSECURE

REAR TYRES WEARING LOW..SEE TYRE REPORT!!

Fail 29 May 2010 108,408 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

CORROSION TO CATALYST+STARTING TO LEAK

CORROSION TO EXHAUST SUPPORT HANGER ON REAR SILENCER

EXHAUST MIDDLE SECTION SUPPORT BRACKET INSECURE AND RATTLING

NSR SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER SPLIT AND INSECURE

REAR TYRES WEARING LOW..SEE TYRE REPORT!!

Fail 6 Jun 2009 95,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 95,105 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 83,597 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 69,292 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 55,578 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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Y356 PVJ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 Y356 PVJ, 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 Y356 PVJ registered?

Y356 PVJ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 July 2001.

Is Y356 PVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y356 PVJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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