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Y949 PWC

2001 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2015
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

140,095 mi
Last recorded140,095 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY949 PWC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2014 140,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 140,093 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

hYDRO CARBONS tO HIGH AND ENGINE MISSFIRING.

Pass 27 Sep 2013 135,903 miles

Engine management light on.

Front wipers smearing slightly.

Grease residue at NSF inner CV boot.

NSF and NSR tyres tread low.

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

Oil residue at engine.

Fail 27 Sep 2013 135,903 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine management light on.

Front wipers smearing slightly.

Grease residue at NSF inner CV boot.

NSF and NSR tyres tread low.

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

Oil residue at engine.

Pass 3 Sep 2012 126,829 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2012 126,590 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rad fan noisey

Pass 24 Aug 2011 120,406 miles

Battery positive terminal loose.

Centre exhaust mount deteriorated.

Engine hunts slightly at fast idle.

NSF inner CV boot losing grease.

NSF inner wing splash gaurd damaged and loose.

OSF lower engine splash gaurd loose.

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

Fail 23 Aug 2011 120,406 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Battery positive terminal loose.

Centre exhaust mount deteriorated.

Engine hunts slightly at fast idle.

NSF inner CV boot losing grease.

NSF inner wing splash gaurd damaged and loose.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

OSF lower engine splash gaurd loose.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010

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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Y949 PWC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 Y949 PWC, 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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Y949 PWC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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