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Y605 SUR

2001 Skoda Octavia

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

159,062 mi
Last recorded159,062 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY605 SUR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 159,062 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2016 149,376 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit has nail in sidewall (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

both front brake disc`s corroded

rear silencer exit pipes cut off

Pass 23 Apr 2015 137,782 miles

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

rear suspension beam rusty(not holed)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 137,781 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

rear suspension beam rusty(not holed)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 112,233 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 86,462 miles

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

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)

Fail 8 Mar 2012 67,511 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 8 Mar 2012 67,511 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 14 Mar 2011 56,386 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 52,446 miles

center exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

offside front inner cv boot insecure and leaking grease

Fail 14 May 2010 52,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

center exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

offside front inner cv boot insecure and leaking grease

Pass 20 May 2009 47,556 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 47,556 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 May 2008 43,399 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 38,760 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 35,150 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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Y605 SUR is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y605 SUR, 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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Y605 SUR is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 June 2001.

Is Y605 SUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y605 SUR shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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