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Y498 TKM

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

49,284 mi
Last recorded49,284 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY498 TKM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2016 49,284 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour and offside rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

E M L light on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly both (3.7.B.6b)

emissions not tested

fuel cap not opening

Pass 11 Feb 2015 41,841 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine management light on

play in o/s/f inner track rod

Fail 10 Feb 2015 41,841 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

engine management light on

play in o/s/f inner track rod

Pass 27 Feb 2014 28,986 miles

Both door mirrors in poor condition and repaired with tape, advise atention.

Drive belt cracked, advise attention.

Front brake pads low, advise attention.

O/s/f tyre low tread depth, on legal limit, advise attention.

Pass 11 Mar 2013 25,980 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 24,341 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 18 Mar 2011 23,062 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 21,570 miles

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

damage too n/s/f of vehicle

wiper blades wearing

Pass 19 Mar 2009 20,155 miles

accident damage n/s/f of vehicle

n/s/f wheel slightly out of shape

Fail 19 Mar 2009 20,155 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

accident damage n/s/f of vehicle

n/s/f wheel slightly out of shape

Pass 14 Mar 2008 18,689 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 16,780 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 15,608 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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Y498 TKM is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y498 TKM, 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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Y498 TKM is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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