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Y397 TNB

2001 Skoda Octavia

Bronze Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

73,857 mi
Last recorded73,857 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY397 TNB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 73,857 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both front tyres cracking

Fail 20 Jan 2017 73,523 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both front tyres cracking

Pass 4 Jan 2016 69,172 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2015 64,780 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

Fail 3 Jan 2015 64,780 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak

Pass 2 Jan 2014 60,937 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 58,029 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2012 58,029 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 56,171 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake discs s/worn

Pass 24 Aug 2010 53,948 miles

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake disc(s) has slightly worn

Pass 11 Aug 2009 50,458 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 47,227 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 47,222 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 44,432 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 44,430 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 40,276 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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Y397 TNB is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Bronze with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y397 TNB, 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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Y397 TNB is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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