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Y789 APW

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

91,350 mi
Last recorded91,350 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY789 APW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 91,350 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 91,346 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

rear brake application uneven rear foot brake (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 84,772 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 84,772 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 78,557 miles

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 78,557 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 72,479 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 72,477 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 65,342 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 59,092 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 52,741 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2010 49,991 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 48,108 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 44,494 miles

front wipers judering

Pass 18 Jun 2007 40,521 miles

front brake pads wearing thin.

front number plate damaged.

Pass 19 Jun 2006 34,993 miles

front number plate damaged.

Pass 20 Jun 2005 27,385 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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Y789 APW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y789 APW, 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 Y789 APW registered?

Y789 APW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 July 2001.

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