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Y858 FOD

2001 Skoda Octavia

Orange Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

82,494 mi
Last recorded82,494 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY858 FOD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2016 82,494 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 82,494 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 68,049 miles

Nearside windscreen cracked

Fail 28 Apr 2015 68,047 miles

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

Nearside windscreen cracked

Pass 16 Apr 2014 63,100 miles

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

advise engine light on

Pass 2 Apr 2013 51,959 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 49,796 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

long handbrake travel

under tray panel adrift

Pass 25 Mar 2011 48,812 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

long brake pedal travel

plastic panel under engine insecure

Fail 25 Mar 2011 48,812 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

long brake pedal travel

plastic panel under engine insecure

Pass 12 Apr 2010 46,276 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2009 44,034 miles

Oil leak

long brake pedal travel

slight smearing to screen

Pass 22 Apr 2008 41,965 miles

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

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

long brake pedal travel

nearside inner cv boot leaking grease

slight fluctuation on nearside rear brake

Pass 25 Apr 2007 39,548 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 34,851 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 34,780 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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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Y858 FOD is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y858 FOD, 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 Y858 FOD registered?

Y858 FOD is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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