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Y743 XEC

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,590 mi
Last recorded122,590 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2022
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY743 XEC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2022 122,590 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 113,143 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 113,143 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/80/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2020 109,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tire perishing in treads, 175/80-14. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.77mm, 175/80-14. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tire perishing in treads, 175/80-14. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 101,742 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 100,107 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 97,693 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 May 2016 97,693 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 94,193 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 94,193 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 88,000 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 88,000 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 82,656 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 75,703 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 67,885 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 67,885 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 60,869 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 55,151 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 55,151 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Pass 8 May 2008 50,259 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 42,871 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 35,282 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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Y743 XEC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 Y743 XEC, 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 XEC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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