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Y541 TKM

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,281 mi
Last recorded66,281 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY541 TKM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2015 66,281 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 64,929 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2014 64,929 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 59,336 miles

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

rear number plate insercue on screws.

steel rim fitted to n/s/r.

Fail 27 Feb 2013 59,336 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/r indicator colour fadeing.

rear number plate insercue on screws.

steel rim fitted to n/s/r.

Pass 17 Feb 2012 48,506 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2012 48,506 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 45,947 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 40,390 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 36,817 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 32,269 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 28,047 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 28,008 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 23,788 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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Y541 TKM is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y541 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 Y541 TKM registered?

Y541 TKM is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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