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Y729 EGR

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,414 mi
Last recorded115,414 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY729 EGR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2014 115,414 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 115,410 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 110,341 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 104,621 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 98,241 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2010 90,294 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 May 2010 90,294 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 83,034 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 83,034 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 77,350 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 77,350 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 67,827 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 57,251 miles
Pass 18 May 2005 43,114 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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Y729 EGR is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y729 EGR, 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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Y729 EGR is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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