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Y559 ODX

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

222,729 mi
Last recorded222,729 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY559 ODX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 222,729 miles

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)

Offside Front worn on inner edge

Offside Front track rod worn

Pass 7 Apr 2015 208,500 miles

All 4 coil springs corroded.

Both rear brakes slightly binding.

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges.

Nearside rear tyre worn on edge.

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Slight play in nearside front steering.

Various brake pipes starting to corrode.

Fail 25 Mar 2014 193,520 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Nearside rear coil spring starting to corrode.

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear tyre wearing low. 2mm.

Slight play in nearside front inner tie rod.

Unable to fully inspect rear seat belts due to child seats fitted.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 193,520 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Nearside rear coil spring starting to corrode.

Offside rear tyre wearing low. 2mm.

Slight play in nearside front inner tie rod.

Unable to fully inspect rear seat belts due to child seats fitted.

Pass 25 Mar 2013 181,066 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 181,050 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2012 171,362 miles

Unable to fully inspect nearside rear seatbelt due to child seat fitted.

Fail 5 Apr 2012 171,362 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Unable to fully inspect nearside rear seatbelt due to child seat fitted.

Pass 9 Apr 2011 162,580 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 148,795 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Mar 2010 148,761 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 138,805 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 31 Mar 2009 138,805 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 127,749 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 115,921 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 115,921 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 103,873 miles

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

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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Y559 ODX is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel 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 Y559 ODX, 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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Y559 ODX is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 April 2001.

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