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Y878 TVP

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

208,904 mi
Last recorded208,904 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY878 TVP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2017 208,904 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 18 Jun 2016 186,454 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 177,488 miles

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

long handbrake travel

Pass 16 Jun 2014 162,433 miles

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

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2014 162,433 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 145,473 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 124,974 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 97,411 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 10 May 2011 97,411 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 Apr 2010 79,657 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 71,431 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 62,670 miles

center rear seatbelt covered by seatcover removed for inspection

Pass 3 May 2007 53,274 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 43,840 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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Y878 TVP is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 Y878 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 Y878 TVP registered?

Y878 TVP is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 May 2001.

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