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Y502 TSD

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

104,095 mi
Last recorded104,095 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY502 TSD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 104,095 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 99,077 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 92,164 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 84,900 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 78,898 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 78,898 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 73,867 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 18 Apr 2012 73,867 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 68,834 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Apr 2011 68,834 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

handbrake travel high

Pass 2 Jun 2010 65,620 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 May 2010 65,597 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light on

Pass 29 May 2009 60,741 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 60,741 miles

Centre Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 55,896 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2008 55,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Engine management light on dash

Pass 2 Mar 2007 46,558 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 46,558 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 36,675 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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Y502 TSD is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y502 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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Y502 TSD is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 March 2001.

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