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Y673 PDN

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

201,802 mi
Last recorded201,802 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY673 PDN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 201,802 miles

Advise both rear shock absorber dust covers detached

Nearside Rear Metal brake pipe is swollen in plastic coating

Fail 15 Mar 2017 201,770 miles

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

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

Advise both rear shock absorber dust covers detached

Nearside Rear Metal brake pipe is swollen in plastic coating

Pass 4 Mar 2016 191,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre nealy bald on inner tread 195/65x15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre nealy bald on inner tread 195/65x15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre bald on inner tread 195/65x15 (4.1.E.1)

brake pedal rubber worn slightly

clutch pedal rubber worn

exhaust centre bracket insecure

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 4 Mar 2016 191,865 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre nealy bald on inner tread 195/65x15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre nealy bald on inner tread 195/65x15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre bald on inner tread 195/65x15 (4.1.E.1)

brake pedal rubber worn slightly

clutch pedal rubber worn

exhaust centre bracket insecure

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 24 Feb 2016 191,555 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 6 Mar 2015 184,583 miles

Oil leak

centre heat shield insecure

rear wiper blade split

Fail 3 Mar 2015 184,540 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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)

Oil leak

centre heat shield insecure

rear wiper blade split

Pass 17 Mar 2014 179,531 miles

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

Oil leak

both sills damaged

drivers window not working

exhaust heat shield loose

part worn tyres fitted

Fail 17 Mar 2014 179,531 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both sills damaged

drivers window not working

exhaust heat shield loose

part worn tyres fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2013 173,909 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 173,909 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

osfront top mount very noisey

Pass 22 Feb 2012 160,007 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 150,854 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 150,743 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 17 Mar 2010 135,833 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 135,833 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 114,190 miles

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

Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 90,882 miles

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

Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 69,180 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 69,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre tread depth getting low also tyre tread misshaped

Pass 7 Mar 2006 52,637 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 52,637 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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Y673 PDN is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 Y673 PDN, 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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Y673 PDN is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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