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Y591 PDM

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

129,075 mi
Last recorded129,075 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY591 PDM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 129,075 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 129,075 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 124,373 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 124,373 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Leaking at catalytic converter (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 117,950 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 117,947 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s x o/s front (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 109,615 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 100,926 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 100,887 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 91,571 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 91,567 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 81,416 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 81,379 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 75,150 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 75,041 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 66,738 miles

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

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2008 56,464 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

front wipers split slightly but still clearing screen

Pass 23 Aug 2007 45,469 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 38,976 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 31,055 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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Y591 PDM is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 Y591 PDM, 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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Y591 PDM is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 June 2001.

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