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Y988 TOK

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

180,940 mi
Last recorded180,940 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY988 TOK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 180,940 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 164,905 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 164,889 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 150,051 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 134,315 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 122,318 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 116,352 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 116,352 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 110,120 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 110,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 102,946 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 102,946 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 93,562 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 88,001 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 81,840 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 74,366 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 67,164 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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Y988 TOK is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y988 TOK, 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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Y988 TOK is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 June 2001.

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