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Y715 PCJ

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

217,806 mi
Last recorded217,806 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY715 PCJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 217,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

dsm would not register

Pass 4 Sep 2017 203,619 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 192,140 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 192,140 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 177,815 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 177,815 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

shock absorbers weak/poor performance

Pass 11 Sep 2014 166,163 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 166,163 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 151,707 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 140,556 miles

o/s/r road spring broken at bottom end

Fail 17 Aug 2012 140,322 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 131,022 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 131,020 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 126,136 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 126,132 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2009 120,689 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 120,689 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 105,329 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 90,319 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 74,272 miles

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

o/s/r tyre sidewall cut

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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Y715 PCJ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 Y715 PCJ, 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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Y715 PCJ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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