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Y718 TYS

2001 Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

416,299 mi
Last recorded416,299 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2007
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi175,795 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY718 TYS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia Classic Sdi
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2007 416,299 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 372,844 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 372,844 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

air bag warning lamp staying on

Fail 3 Jul 2006 371,260 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

brakes defective dangerous due to fluid leak

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi?

Based on 1,320 MOT tests across 382 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
10,702
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
382
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59
Registration plate lamp not working 57
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 50
constant velocity joint gaiter split 41
Direction indicator incorrect colour 35
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Y718 TYS is a 2001 Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 175,795 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 Classic Sdi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y718 TYS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y718 TYS registered?

Y718 TYS is a 2001 Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi, first registered on 2 May 2001.

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