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Y501 TKM

2001 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2011
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

92,801 mi
Last recorded92,801 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2010
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY501 TKM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 21 Sep 2010 92,801 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 87,722 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 79,732 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Slight play in the n/s front wheel.

The front tyres are wearing on the edges and the n/s is cut on the outer side wall.

The handbrake is high

Pass 26 Sep 2007 73,286 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 65,542 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 59,966 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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Y501 TKM is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y501 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 Y501 TKM registered?

Y501 TKM is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 March 2001.

Is Y501 TKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y501 TKM shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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