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Y782 DDC

2001 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,885 mi
Last recorded97,885 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY782 DDC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 97,885 miles

front reg plate deteriorated

Fail 31 Jul 2020 97,885 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front reg plate deteriorated

Pass 29 Jul 2019 97,230 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 97,230 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 96,043 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 95,007 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 95,006 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 94,151 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 93,206 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 92,019 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 90,130 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 88,465 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 87,127 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 85,574 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 83,327 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 81,422 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 79,010 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 76,978 miles

Nearside front tyre worn to limit on inner edge of tread.

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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Y782 DDC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y782 DDC, 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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Y782 DDC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 August 2001.

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