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Y553 XAX

2001 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

177,983 mi
Last recorded177,983 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY553 XAX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2016 177,983 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 166,064 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 157,290 miles

off side front tyre void of tread on inner edge

Fail 27 May 2014 157,290 miles

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

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

off side front tyre void of tread on inner edge

Pass 12 Jun 2013 147,596 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 147,596 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 139,512 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 139,512 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 130,538 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 130,512 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 118,230 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 102,773 miles

nsr tyre on limit and front d bushes worn

Pass 21 May 2008 83,990 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 71,560 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 58,154 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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Y553 XAX is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y553 XAX, 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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Y553 XAX is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 June 2001.

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