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Y958 OPY

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

111,456 mi
Last recorded111,456 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY958 OPY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2012 111,456 miles

body damage

corrsion coil springs.

corrsion exhaust.

corrsion tank straps.

dip stick tube damaged.

engine man light on.

lateral movement clutch pedal.

oil leaks.

radiator poor condition.

Fail 23 Apr 2012 111,341 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

body damage

corrsion coil springs.

corrsion exhaust.

corrsion tank straps.

dip stick tube damaged.

engine man light on.

footbrake travel just acceptable.

lateral movement clutch pedal.

oil leaks.

radiator poor condition.

Pass 11 Apr 2011 95,208 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 83,825 miles

exhaust poor condition(cetre hanger broken,rattle)

front brake discs poor condition

n/s door mirror glass broken

rear indicator bulbs just acceptable

surface rust to brake pipes

underbody corrosion forming

Fail 23 Apr 2010 83,825 miles

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

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

exhaust poor condition(cetre hanger broken,rattle)

front brake discs poor condition

n/s door mirror glass broken

rear indicator bulbs just acceptable

surface rust to brake pipes

underbody corrosion forming

Fail 27 Mar 2009 70,979 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2009 70,979 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2008 60,831 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 60,791 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 51,894 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 38,474 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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Y958 OPY is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y958 OPY, 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 Y958 OPY registered?

Y958 OPY is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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