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Y495 TSD

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

130,650 mi
Last recorded130,650 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY495 TSD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 130,650 miles

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

slight damage to both sills

Pass 11 Sep 2014 112,201 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front offside and nearside suspension has been lowered.

Offside and nearside sills are damaged

Offside wiper blade is not crearing the screen effectively.

Oil leak

Rear offside and nearside suspension has been lowered.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Aug 2014 112,134 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front offside and nearside suspension has been lowered.

Offside and nearside sills are damaged

Offside wiper blade is not crearing the screen effectively.

Oil leak

Rear offside and nearside suspension has been lowered.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2013 107,852 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 99,452 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 90,093 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 80,949 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 73,047 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 64,294 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 64,294 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 May 2008 63,919 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 12 May 2008 63,919 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front wiper blades torn at edges.

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 May 2007 52,937 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 10 May 2006 44,736 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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Y495 TSD is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 Y495 TSD, 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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Y495 TSD is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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