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Y884 PSP

2001 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

160,365 mi
Last recorded160,365 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2009
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY884 PSP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2009 160,365 miles

front to rear brake pipe damaged but not leaking

Fail 9 Nov 2009 160,364 miles

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

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

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

front to rear brake pipe damaged but not leaking

Pass 21 Aug 2008 154,218 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake imbalance 33% & require attention

Fail 19 Aug 2008 154,218 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake imbalance 33% & require attention

Pass 20 Aug 2007 139,294 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 139,294 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake imbalance 63% & require attention

Pass 21 Aug 2006 133,305 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2006 133,299 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 May 2005 127,255 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2005

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

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

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

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

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

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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Y884 PSP is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y884 PSP, 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 Y884 PSP registered?

Y884 PSP is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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