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Y729 TKJ

2001 Skoda Octavia

Bronze Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

151,438 mi
Last recorded151,438 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY729 TKJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2019 151,438 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate value 0.9 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank leaking filler hose connection to tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high Nearside & Offside (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside front & Offside front (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn unevenly on inner edge & perishing through tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 20 Jun 2018 140,380 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 140,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 135,500 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 128,472 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 121,184 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 111,662 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 102,526 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 8 Jun 2013 102,524 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 9 Jun 2012 93,619 miles

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

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

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

damage to front bumper

Pass 14 Jun 2011 83,292 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 83,292 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

wipers worn, considered close to end of servicable life

Pass 10 Jun 2010 73,437 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake discs worn

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 66,466 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear wiper poor

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

Fail 18 Jun 2009 66,466 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear wiper poor

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 61,089 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 14 Jun 2007 54,178 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 1 Jun 2006 45,620 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 TKJ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Bronze with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 TKJ, 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 TKJ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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