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Y503 PWC

2001 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

190,569 mi
Last recorded190,569 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY503 PWC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 190,569 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 May 2017 190,569 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Jan 2016 176,499 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack, Tie rod ball joint has play

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

Offside Front Inner Steering rack, Tie rod ball joint has play

Fail 14 Jan 2016 176,499 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack, Tie rod ball joint has play

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner Steering rack, Tie rod ball joint has play

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 161,424 miles

Off Side Front Tyre balding on the inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 148,602 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2013 137,694 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 137,677 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 128,548 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 117,189 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 108,107 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 99,778 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 87,172 miles

rear seat belts not checked due to child seats fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2007 80,243 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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Y503 PWC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Beige 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 Y503 PWC, 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 Y503 PWC registered?

Y503 PWC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is Y503 PWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y503 PWC 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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