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Y403 TUD

2001 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

149,421 mi
Last recorded149,421 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY403 TUD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 149,421 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 132,724 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil light on dash

rear tyres are of a different aspect ratio but the same accross the axle

Fail 13 Nov 2015 132,700 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil light on dash

rear tyres are of a different aspect ratio but the same accross the axle

Pass 3 Nov 2014 126,124 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 120,980 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 120,980 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 114,336 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 114,336 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 103,972 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 98,867 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 May 2009 89,508 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 27 May 2009 89,482 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 27 May 2008 72,800 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 72,800 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 65,504 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 55,270 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 44,495 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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Y403 TUD is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y403 TUD, 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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Y403 TUD is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 July 2001.

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