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Y749 TUD

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

162,686 mi
Last recorded162,686 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY749 TUD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 162,686 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 157,701 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Jul 2015 157,697 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 153,495 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 150,116 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 146,058 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 142,543 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 142,541 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 138,221 miles

n/s/f tyre tread on 2mm

o/s/f tyre tread on 3mm

Pass 10 Jul 2009 132,062 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 10 Jul 2009 132,062 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 11 Jul 2008 26,253 miles

o/s front inner cv gaitor is leaking

o/s rear tyre is worn low and heavy on inner edge

o/s steering track rod (not the end)has slight play

Fail 11 Jul 2008 26,253 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s front inner cv gaitor is leaking

o/s rear tyre is worn low and heavy on inner edge

o/s steering track rod (not the end)has slight play

Pass 16 Jul 2007 120,379 miles

front brake discs corroding on inner faces and rear brake discs are wearing on inner and outer faces

n/s front tyre and o/s rear tyre worn close to limit 2.5 mm limit is 1.6 mm and the front tyres are wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Jul 2006 113,611 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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Y749 TUD is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y749 TUD, 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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What year was Y749 TUD registered?

Y749 TUD is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 August 2001.

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