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Y659 DDA

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,856 mi
Last recorded116,856 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY659 DDA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 116,856 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play rack (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 108,865 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 99,992 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight movement drivers seat

Pass 4 Nov 2014 92,637 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre has age cuts

Fail 23 Oct 2014 92,563 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre has age cuts

Pass 24 Oct 2013 86,766 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 86,746 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 80,495 miles

airbag light on

Pass 31 Oct 2011 74,872 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 69,639 miles

Air bag lamp illuminated

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 21 Oct 2009 63,419 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 21 Oct 2008 61,694 miles

Both front brake discs slightly corroded on inner surfaces

Pass 31 Oct 2007 54,980 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 54,977 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 47,231 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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Y659 DDA is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green 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 Y659 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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What year was Y659 DDA registered?

Y659 DDA is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2001.

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