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Y617 DDA

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

224,349 mi
Last recorded224,349 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY617 DDA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 224,349 miles

Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside jacking points/ sill lips are deformed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall has damage not exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside pipes that run along suspension arms are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside pipes to flexi hoses over sub frame are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 213,909 miles

Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside sills at jacking points (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside pipes from flexi hoses that run along suspension arms are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside pipes to flexi hoses are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside tyres are worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 203,365 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside sills at jacking points are corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside all rear brake pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside tyres are very close to limit and worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 191,953 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 carrier bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported New pipe from front wheel arch to engine bay (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & offside near flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & offside inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 181,944 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow on exhaust front flexi pipe section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & Nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside & Nearside brake pipes rusty as they join & exit rear flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Offside & Nearside plastic dust covers have dropped down (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 172,671 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & offside inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 162,176 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 162,176 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 152,273 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 134,655 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 120,354 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 108,500 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 98,595 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 91,271 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 82,850 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 75,445 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seats fitted to offside and nearside rear seats

Pass 2 Apr 2009 58,433 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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)

child seats fitted to offside and nearside rear

Pass 15 Apr 2008 46,900 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 35,134 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 25,617 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Fail 4 Apr 2006 25,617 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

rear wiper blade split

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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Y617 DDA is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y617 DDA, 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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Y617 DDA is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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