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Y499 TKM

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

107,786 mi
Last recorded107,786 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

RegistrationY499 TKM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2016 107,786 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 104,574 miles

both front top mounts have slight movement

Fail 11 Feb 2015 104,557 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

both front top mounts have slight movement

Fail 7 Mar 2014 102,048 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 102,048 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 99,520 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 99,520 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 94,969 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 87,340 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 79,670 miles

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

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 11 Feb 2009 72,353 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 66,267 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 59,701 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 51,780 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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Y499 TKM is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel 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 Y499 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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What year was Y499 TKM registered?

Y499 TKM is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y499 TKM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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