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Y984 TUS

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

102,556 mi
Last recorded102,556 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY984 TUS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2014 102,556 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 102,556 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 110,496 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine management light on

exhaust heatshield insecure

oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2013 110,496 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine management light on

exhaust heatshield insecure

oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2012 103,246 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 15 Mar 2012 103,246 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 95,489 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 16 Mar 2011 95,489 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 89,255 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 89,255 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 80,168 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 72,122 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 64,998 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 57,487 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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Y984 TUS is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,389cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y984 TUS, 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 Y984 TUS registered?

Y984 TUS is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 May 2001.

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