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Y709 FTT

2001 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,834 mi
Last recorded127,834 miles
Recorded on22 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY709 FTT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2015 127,834 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust mount broken

engine management light on

windscreen cracked nearside

Fail 1 May 2015 127,333 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

engine light on

Pass 31 Aug 2013 111,686 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 104,697 miles

Both rear metal b/pipes at susp/arm areas, getting corroded in places

Both rear tyres almost ON limits of tread wear (esp N/S/R, ON limits of wear in places)

Engine management light at dash stays ON

Front b/hoses starting to get abit cracked and perrished slightly

Pass 18 Jun 2011 91,775 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 80,260 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Rear brke dics are scored

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 66,588 miles

Advise both rear anti roll bar drop links worn.

Advise both rear shock absorber covers corroded.

Fail 30 May 2009 66,585 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Advise both rear anti roll bar drop links worn.

Advise both rear shock absorber covers corroded.

Pass 14 Jul 2008 58,216 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 49,913 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 41,834 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2005 33,752 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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Y709 FTT is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y709 FTT, 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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Y709 FTT is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 August 2001.

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