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Y761 YRY

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

4,449 mi
Last recorded4,449 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY761 YRY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 4,449 miles

Engine oil topped up, 2litres

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

Refill screen wash tank

Fail 30 Jan 2017

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both front and both rear have colour loss (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working ALL (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine oil topped up, 2litres

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

Refill screen wash tank

Pass 11 Jan 2016 99,871 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE IS DAMAGED

N/S FRONT AND REAR BRAKES ARE SLOWER TO OPERATE

Fail 7 Jan 2016 99,871 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

FRONT NUMBER PLATE IS DAMAGED

N/S FRONT AND REAR BRAKES ARE SLOWER TO OPERATE

Pass 9 Dec 2014 96,291 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 96,291 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 91,672 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2013 91,668 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

engine management light ON

n/s/f indicator lens cover missing

Pass 28 Sep 2012 85,107 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 78,200 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 70,165 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 70,165 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 63,610 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 55,740 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 49,527 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 44,028 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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Y761 YRY is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y761 YRY, 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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Y761 YRY is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2001.

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