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Y693 ODX

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1869cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,157 mi
Last recorded189,157 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY693 ODX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,869cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 189,157 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 189,147 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working llb 501 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam llb 472 (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 186,834 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 178,294 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 178,294 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 174,933 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 174,933 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both front (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 169,698 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 169,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 164,650 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 158,515 miles

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

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)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 158,515 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 149,275 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 149,275 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 139,178 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 129,098 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 117,877 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 106,472 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate slightly deterioated

Pass 8 Dec 2008 93,211 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 93,211 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 78,543 miles

Slight play in steering rack at n/s

Pass 6 Mar 2007 65,406 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 65,406 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

rear wheel bearings not tested (brakes binding)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 55,585 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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Y693 ODX is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,869cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 Y693 ODX, 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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Y693 ODX is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 April 2001.

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