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Y792 TKJ

2001 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

217,899 mi
Last recorded217,899 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY792 TKJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2021 217,899 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 211,083 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2020 211,083 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2019 204,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess due to fouling offside rear tyre (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 204,339 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess due to fouling offside rear tyre (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 198,383 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 198,383 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 193,728 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 193,728 miles

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

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

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed Tailgate lock (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 185,452 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 185,451 miles

Nearside Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 175,431 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 167,125 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 158,264 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 144,894 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 133,210 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 127,112 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 108,278 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 35,049 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 79,402 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 68,789 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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Y792 TKJ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 Y792 TKJ, 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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Y792 TKJ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 April 2001.

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