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Y795 TBF

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

105,447 mi
Last recorded105,447 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY795 TBF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 105,447 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust silencer mounting corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2015 100,159 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 8 May 2014 95,005 miles

Both front wiper blades torn

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside mirror damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2014 95,005 miles

Both front wiper blades torn

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside mirror damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 89,413 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 89,412 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2012 83,138 miles

Nearside front tyre sidewall has damage

Fail 24 May 2012 83,138 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both windscreen wipers worn

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front tyre sidewall has damage

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 76,500 miles

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

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

both rear tyre sidewalls perished/cracked

Pass 3 Jun 2010 69,639 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear brakes are pulsing

Pass 11 Jun 2009 62,856 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 62,779 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2008 55,740 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 55,740 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 48,325 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 48,325 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 40,918 miles

nail in tyre

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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Y795 TBF is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y795 TBF, 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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Y795 TBF is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 June 2001.

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