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Y722 TBF

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

152,424 mi
Last recorded152,424 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY722 TBF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 152,424 miles

Nearside Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2016 152,424 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside excessive wear on inner edge (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 122,885 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 113,230 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 103,509 miles

near side rear brake binding.

Fail 25 Jan 2013 103,467 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

engine under tray adrift.

near side rear brake binding.

Pass 13 Jan 2012 96,023 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Noise from engine when reved up

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

Fail 13 Jan 2012 96,023 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Noise from engine when reved up

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 90,524 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight exhaust blow on front section exhaust.

Fail 18 Jan 2011 90,519 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight exhaust blow on front section exhaust.

Pass 14 Jan 2010 83,096 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2009 75,592 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 68,545 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 62,299 miles

nearside,offside front brake discs lipped and corroded/pitted on inner brake face edges

Pass 21 Dec 2005 54,392 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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Y722 TBF is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel 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 Y722 TBF, 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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Y722 TBF is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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