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Y941 YTP

2001 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,001 mi
Last recorded187,001 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY941 YTP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 187,001 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 178,991 miles

Engine cover fitted at time of test

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 178,991 miles

Engine cover fitted at time of test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 175,450 miles

O/S/F Door handle stiff from outside

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 175,450 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

O/S/F Door handle stiff from outside

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 165,929 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2015 165,929 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 156,896 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2014 156,896 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 139,643 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 122,004 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f side light dim

n/s/f tyre worn

n/s/r tyre worn

o/s number plate light bulb dim

o/s/f tyre worn

o/s/r tyre worn

Fail 12 Dec 2012 122,004 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f side light dim

n/s/f tyre worn

n/s/r tyre worn

o/s number plate light bulb dim

o/s/f tyre worn

o/s/r tyre worn

Pass 7 Dec 2011 112,215 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)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 93,507 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 83,373 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 83,323 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 80,815 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Jul 2008 80,782 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Jul 2007 76,713 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 64,843 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 56,554 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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Y941 YTP is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y941 YTP, 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 Y941 YTP registered?

Y941 YTP is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 August 2001.

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