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Y989 TOK

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

122,493 mi
Last recorded122,493 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY989 TOK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2014 122,493 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 111,151 miles

Rear Shocker covers insure

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 102,192 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 102,188 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 94,640 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 94,637 miles

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2010 86,347 miles

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 10 Nov 2010 86,294 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 2 Aug 2008 84,986 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 1 Aug 2008 84,986 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 81,680 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2007 81,680 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 77,989 miles

front tyres wearing close to tread wear indicator

Fail 19 Jun 2006 77,989 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front tyres wearing close to tread wear indicator

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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Y989 TOK is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y989 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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What year was Y989 TOK registered?

Y989 TOK is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 May 2001.

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