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Y743 COE

2001 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,773 mi
Last recorded53,773 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY743 COE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 53,773 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2015 51,250 miles

Oil leak

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

brake matel pipes not cheked propely due to protaction cotaed & ubove covers

Pass 1 Apr 2015 51,250 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

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

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

brake matel pipes not cheked propely due to protaction cotaed & ubove covers

Pass 1 Aug 2013 46,375 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 46,375 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 40,527 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

n/s/r tyre showing sidewall splits

Fail 18 Jun 2012 40,513 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

n/s/r tyre showing sidewall splits

Pass 23 May 2011 37,142 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 31,794 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Jan 2009 29,347 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 29,347 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 26,012 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 23,658 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 21,669 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)

Fail 19 Dec 2005 21,669 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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)

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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Y743 COE is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y743 COE, 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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Y743 COE is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 July 2001.

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