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Y556 ETN

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

129,842 mi
Last recorded129,842 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY556 ETN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 129,842 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Middle exhaust mount broken

Nearside Inner Steering axial joint has play

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

Nearside Rear Outer sidewall cracked and perished

Nearside Wiper has small split

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

Offside Rear Outer sidewall cracked and perished

Fail 30 Nov 2016 129,842 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Central Upper Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Middle exhaust mount broken

Nearside Inner Steering axial joint has play

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

Nearside Rear Outer sidewall cracked and perished

Nearside Wiper has small split

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

Offside Rear Outer sidewall cracked and perished

Fail 27 Feb 2015 127,685 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 127,685 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 117,681 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Mar 2014 117,681 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Mar 2013 109,606 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 102,179 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2012 102,174 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 97,334 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 97,264 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 89,867 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 81,440 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 81,412 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 71,621 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 60,804 miles

NAIL IN O/S REAR TYRE

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 51,749 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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Y556 ETN is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y556 ETN, 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 Y556 ETN registered?

Y556 ETN is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 March 2001.

Is Y556 ETN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y556 ETN shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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