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Y861 TVP

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

188,841 mi
Last recorded188,841 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY861 TVP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2011 188,841 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear no plate very dim

Pass 8 Jun 2010 175,121 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 165,731 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 165,731 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 137,650 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 18 Jun 2007 113,823 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 87,336 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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Y861 TVP is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 Y861 TVP, 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 Y861 TVP registered?

Y861 TVP is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 April 2001.

Is Y861 TVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y861 TVP shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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