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Y536 TKM

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

165,512 mi
Last recorded165,512 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY536 TKM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2015 165,512 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 151,497 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN BALD ON EDGES

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/R TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON REAR BRAKES

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2013 139,788 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 139,774 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 125,316 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 109,986 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 95,356 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 81,928 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2009 81,917 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 69,931 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Jun 2008 69,887 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 60,836 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 54,524 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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Y536 TKM is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y536 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 Y536 TKM registered?

Y536 TKM is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y536 TKM safe to buy?

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