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Y737 EGR

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

99,953 mi
Last recorded99,953 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY737 EGR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 99,953 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 99,951 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 96,903 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At center hanger. (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 96,901 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Flexi to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Flexi to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle N/S significantly lower than O/S (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At center hanger. (7.1.2)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 96,975 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Nov 2015 96,975 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 97,292 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Nov 2014 97,291 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 99,864 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Nov 2013 99,863 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 95,517 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2011 90,773 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2011 90,772 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 86,289 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Nov 2010 86,287 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 80,466 miles

Nearside Front 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 17 Nov 2008 76,146 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 70,209 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 70,208 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 65,521 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 60,367 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 60,364 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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Y737 EGR is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 Y737 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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Y737 EGR is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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