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Y483 TVP

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,958 mi
Last recorded81,958 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY483 TVP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2016 81,958 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2016 81,958 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 75,930 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 73,003 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 73,003 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 67,960 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 62,278 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 62,278 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 57,895 miles

Oil leak

slight play on both side steering arm

Pass 1 Nov 2010 53,092 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2009 48,580 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 18 Oct 2008 44,674 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2007 40,185 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 40,185 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 37,008 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 33,054 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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Y483 TVP is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y483 TVP, 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 Y483 TVP registered?

Y483 TVP is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 May 2001.

Is Y483 TVP safe to buy?

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