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Y794 TKJ

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

206,035 mi
Last recorded206,035 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY794 TKJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2018 206,035 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlight washer inoperative

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

Nearside Front Inner gaiter insecure

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Mar 2018 200,965 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

both front tyres worn 2.5m

front brakes worn

osf lower suspension arm rear bush displaced

osf steering arm worn

Pass 9 Mar 2017 200,652 miles

eml light on

o/s/f lower arm rear bush cracking

slight play in o/s/f steering rack arm

Fail 8 Mar 2017 200,651 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre sleeve clamps (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre box hanger not attached (7.1.1)

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

eml light on

o/s/f lower arm rear bush cracking

rear brakes have sign's of over heating possible calipers sticking not sticking on test

slight play in o/s/f steering rack arm

Pass 12 Mar 2016 196,701 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 196,701 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 192,433 miles

engine management light on

exhaust system corroded

nearside front shocker top mounting has slight lift

offside front track rod end has slight play

offside front wing has slight damage

offside wing mirror outer cover cracked

Pass 8 Mar 2014 187,228 miles

nearside front wishbone rear bush slightly deteriorated

nearside headlamp slightly discoloured

nearside rear shocker has light misting of oil

nearside wing mirror secured using tape

offside front wearing close to legal limit and on edges

offside rear tyre has uneven wear on inner edge

offside wing has dent

offside wing mirror outer cover cracked

Fail 1 Mar 2014 187,201 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside wing has dent

nearside front wishbone rear bush slightly deteriorated

nearside rear brake disc corroded

nearside rear shocker has light misting of oil

nearside wing mirror secured using tape

offside front wearing close to legal limit and on edges

offside rear tyre has uneven wear on inner edge

offside wing mirror outer cover cracked

Pass 6 Mar 2013 180,264 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 175,754 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 175,750 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

mid silencer bracket broken

n/s/rear brake disc corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2011 171,093 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

exhuast cat heat sheald insecure

mid exhuast bracket broken

o/s/rear brake binding slight

Pass 21 Mar 2011 171,093 miles

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

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

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

exhuast cat heat sheald insecure

mid exhuast bracket broken

o/s/rear brake binding slight

Fail 19 Mar 2010 166,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhuast cat heat sheald loose--

exhuast mid bracket broken

Pass 19 Mar 2010 166,324 miles

exhuast cat heat sheald loose--

exhuast mid bracket broken

Pass 25 Mar 2009 161,247 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 161,188 miles

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)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 154,829 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 138,519 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 123,925 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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Y794 TKJ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y794 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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Y794 TKJ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 May 2001.

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