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Y662 TGA

2001 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,582 mi
Last recorded116,582 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY662 TGA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2011 116,582 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all brake discs pitted/worn

brake warning light on

centre exhaust mounting broken

front exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 11 Aug 2011 116,288 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all brake discs pitted/worn

brake warning light on

centre exhaust mounting broken

front exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 29 Jul 2010 101,308 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake warning light on

exhaust heat shield insecure

front brake discs worn

n/s rear brake disc pitted

Fail 28 Jul 2010 101,308 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

brake warning light on

engine management warning light on

exhaust heat shield insecure

front brake discs worn

n/s rear brake disc pitted

Pass 4 Jul 2009 87,974 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

both rear discs lipped and corroded inner edge

child seat near side rear

front discs lipped and corroded inner edge

personals in boot

rear wiper blade split

Fail 22 Jun 2009 87,651 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

both rear discs lipped and corroded inner edge

child seat near side rear

engine management light on

front discs lipped and corroded inner edge

lambda on fast idle close to top limit duing test

off side front head light close to top limit

personals in boot

rear wiper blade split

service light on

Pass 29 Mar 2008 71,965 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 61,558 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 45,938 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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Y662 TGA is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y662 TGA, 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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Y662 TGA is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2001.

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