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Y62 YRP

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

213,228 mi
Last recorded213,228 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY62 YRP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 213,228 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbon (2.4.G.2)

both sides rear brake pipes slightly corroded

parking brake efficiency only just met 16% requires adjustment or repair

Fail 22 May 2017 213,228 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbon (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both sides rear brake pipes slightly corroded

parking brake efficiency only just met 16% requires adjustment or repair

Pass 16 May 2016 182,158 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 May 2015 174,129 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 160,338 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 146,768 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted to n/s/f seat

Pass 3 Jul 2012 138,727 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jul 2011 130,769 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 122,776 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 122,729 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 114,786 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 104,601 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 97,779 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 97,778 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 85,289 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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Y62 YRP is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y62 YRP, 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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Y62 YRP is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 May 2001.

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