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Y724 SDD

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,858 mi
Last recorded114,858 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY724 SDD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2014 114,858 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 114,858 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 108,919 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 108,919 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 101,539 miles

front brakes only just met imbalance reading at 23%

Fail 16 Jul 2012 101,539 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 94,304 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 86,760 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 86,760 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 78,941 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 78,941 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 68,570 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 68,570 miles

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 56,936 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 43,918 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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Y724 SDD is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y724 SDD, 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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What year was Y724 SDD registered?

Y724 SDD is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 August 2001.

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