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Y508 TSD

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

115,866 mi
Last recorded115,866 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY508 TSD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 115,866 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 111,402 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 May 2016 106,397 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2015 101,536 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 May 2014 97,343 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 94,280 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2013 94,280 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 May 2012 90,072 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 85,557 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 May 2011 85,557 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 May 2010 82,074 miles

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

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

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

nearside front steering arm has a play

Pass 14 May 2009 77,831 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 77,830 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Fail 26 May 2008 73,339 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 26 May 2008 73,339 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 65,171 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 51,956 miles

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

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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Y508 TSD is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y508 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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Y508 TSD is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 May 2001.

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