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Y574 ODX

2001 Skoda Octavia

Orange Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

134,236 mi
Last recorded134,236 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY574 ODX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2014 134,236 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 124,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 124,417 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 113,677 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 113,677 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 103,819 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 103,819 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 96,404 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 96,404 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 88,856 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 88,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2008 82,518 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 74,770 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 74,770 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2006
Fail 18 Mar 2006 63,653 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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Y574 ODX is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 Y574 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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What year was Y574 ODX registered?

Y574 ODX is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 April 2001.

Is Y574 ODX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y574 ODX shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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