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Y703 MEN

2001 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,481 mi
Last recorded98,481 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY703 MEN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 98,481 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 98,478 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 88,318 miles

both sides front wishbone bushes worn

Pass 13 Apr 2015 78,699 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 72,540 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2014 72,540 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine light management on

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2013 68,821 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 19 Apr 2013 68,821 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 64,547 miles

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

both rear tyres perished

o/s/r lamp unit damaged

Fail 21 Sep 2010 56,462 miles

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

Oil leak

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

o/side rear light slight damage repair with tape

Pass 21 Sep 2010 56,462 miles

Oil leak

o/side rear light slight damage repair with tape

Pass 19 Sep 2009 50,199 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 39,042 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 31,354 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 25,922 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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Y703 MEN is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y703 MEN, 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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Y703 MEN is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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