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Y840 THS

2001 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

106,965 mi
Last recorded106,965 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY840 THS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2013 106,965 miles

Both front cill lips damaged

Both rear tyre walls cracked

Engine management light on

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

Rear tyres run very close to wheel arches

Slight oil leak

Vechicle has been lowered

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 30 Jan 2013 106,637 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Both front cill lips damaged

Engine management light on

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Traction control light on

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 28 Jan 2012 100,406 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 91,416 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 85,077 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 81,188 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 77,167 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 72,332 miles

N/S rear tyre is approaching wear limits. †

O/S rear tyre is feathering on edges. †

Pass 27 Jan 2006 66,058 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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Y840 THS is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y840 THS, 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 Y840 THS registered?

Y840 THS is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 May 2001.

Is Y840 THS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y840 THS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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