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Y488 TCS

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,682 mi
Last recorded105,682 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2008
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY488 TCS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2008 105,682 miles

All 4 tyres low tread

Vehicle very dirty, please do not present car for test agsin in this state.

Pass 29 Oct 2007 91,738 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

clutch is near end of its life (worn)

fromt brake pads wearing under 50%

n/s front brake disc slightly corroding

o/s rear brake back plate looks damp and stained suspect leakage of brake fluid ???

Fail 25 Oct 2007 91,394 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

centre exhaust heatshield is adrift/rattling

clutch is near end of its life (worn)

n/s front brake disc slightly corroding

o/s rear brake back plate looks damp and stained suspect leakage of brake fluid ???

Pass 8 Jan 2007 70,013 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 52,268 miles

slight rear brake imbalance

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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Y488 TCS is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y488 TCS, 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 Y488 TCS registered?

Y488 TCS is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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