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Y869 TVP

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

132,407 mi
Last recorded132,407 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY869 TVP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 132,407 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 128,743 miles

both front arms bushes seperating

both front to rear brake pipes and both rear corroded close to limit (rears skoda part)

nsf and nsr links slight play

slight wheelbearing noise

steering pipe badly corroded

tyres worn close to limit 2055516

Fail 8 Jan 2016 128,723 miles

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

both front arms bushes seperating

both front to rear brake pipes and both rear corroded close to limit (rears skoda part)

nsf and nsr links slight play

slight wheelbearing noise

steering pipe badly corroded

tyres worn close to limit 2055516

Pass 21 Jan 2015 126,230 miles

all indicators discoloured

both front arms bushes slightly seperating and slight play steering

both front to rear brake pipes corroded/both rear vw part brake pipes corroded/osf hose corroded

exhaust joins badly corroded and mount broken

ns washer jet

slight play both ns roll bar links

slight roughness osf and osr wheel bearings?

Pass 14 Jan 2014 122,680 miles

all indicators discoloured

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both rear brake pipes corroded (skoda part)

both suspension arm bushes slightly seperating

exhaust corroded

rear brake discs badly corroded & osr brake bind

Fail 14 Jan 2014 122,680 miles

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

all indicators discoloured

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both rear brake pipes corroded (skoda part)

both suspension arm bushes slightly seperating

exhaust corroded and shields vibration

rear brake discs badly corroded & osr brake bind

rubbing noise osf

Pass 18 Jan 2013 113,289 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2013 113,284 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 105,305 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 97,602 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 90,525 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 90,525 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 80,989 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 74,012 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 56,868 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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Y869 TVP is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,781cc 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 Y869 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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Y869 TVP is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 April 2001.

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