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Y647 TFG

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

66,391 mi
Last recorded66,391 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY647 TFG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 66,391 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush nearside/offside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 59,889 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 59,889 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 56,556 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 56,555 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 47,694 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 47,693 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 42,661 miles

AIR BAG light on

EML light on

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

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

both front indicator lamps damaged

centre exhaust mount broken

Fail 19 Jun 2012 42,660 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

AIR BAG light on

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

EML light on

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

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

both front indicator lamps damaged

centre exhaust mount broken

nearside rear brakr clicking when wheels rotated

Pass 11 Apr 2011 39,782 miles

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

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

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

front disces worn

Pass 22 Apr 2010 36,135 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 36,135 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 31,979 miles

both wipers spliting

Fail 8 Apr 2008 27,104 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 27,104 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 23,409 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 23,409 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 17,268 miles

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

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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Y647 TFG is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 Y647 TFG, 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 Y647 TFG registered?

Y647 TFG is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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