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Y404 TUD

2001 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

167,127 mi
Last recorded167,127 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY404 TUD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 167,127 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2016 167,127 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2015 157,616 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 157,616 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 147,310 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2014 147,307 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 136,873 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 127,489 miles

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 24 Jul 2012 127,489 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 21 Jul 2011 116,968 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 116,968 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 106,518 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 106,518 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 96,372 miles

offside washer jet poor

rear brakes squealing and the offside is noisey when the wheel is turned / slight bind

Fail 22 Jul 2009 96,366 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

offside washer jet poor

rear brakes squealing and the offside is noisey when the wheel is turned / slight bind

Pass 6 Aug 2008 91,746 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 91,745 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 85,436 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 78,133 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat obviously incorrectly fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2005 71,406 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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Y404 TUD is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y404 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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Y404 TUD is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 July 2001.

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