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Y762 TGC

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,122 mi
Last recorded86,122 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY762 TGC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 86,122 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 86,014 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 15 May 2015 79,783 miles

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

coolant leak engine area

Fail 23 Apr 2015 79,099 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 Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coolant leak engine area

Pass 16 May 2014 69,929 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 69,928 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 63,447 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine light on

Fail 25 Mar 2013 63,445 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine light on

Pass 15 Dec 2011 58,908 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

engine oil leak

pas rack has oil misting

pas rack has slight play to the o/s inner joint

Pass 10 Dec 2010 53,010 miles

n/s rear tyre on limit of wear

Pass 4 Feb 2010 49,273 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 44,355 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 36,515 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 36,515 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 29,166 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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Y762 TGC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc 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 Y762 TGC, 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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Y762 TGC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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