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Y799 DCH

2001 Skoda Octavia

Orange Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,301 mi
Last recorded82,301 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY799 DCH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 82,301 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear and front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both front and both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 82,301 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear and front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both front and both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 79,429 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 79,429 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 77,560 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 75,639 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 73,407 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 71,810 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front wiper blades split but clearing screen

Pass 7 Sep 2009 69,359 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)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 65,873 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 59,821 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 53,426 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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Y799 DCH is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 Y799 DCH, 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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Y799 DCH is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 March 2001.

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