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Y991 TNC

2001 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

194,446 mi
Last recorded194,446 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY991 TNC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2019 194,446 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 194,446 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 190,575 miles

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

front to rear metal brake pipes behind plastic covers slightly corroded

offside rear brake binding slightly

opaque sun strip fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2016 189,978 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mount (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted ()

Fail 9 Aug 2016 189,977 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged showing cords (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mount (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted ()

Pass 31 Jul 2015 181,309 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 169,207 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2013 161,324 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 152,829 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Jan 2013 152,829 miles

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Jan 2012 138,269 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 138,269 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 128,489 miles

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

front number plate slightly damaged

o/s/f seatbelt sticking

slight play n/s/f wheel

Fail 4 Jan 2011 128,456 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front number plate slightly damaged

o/s/f seatbelt sticking

slight play n/s/f wheel

Pass 17 Dec 2009 114,779 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 103,040 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 97,494 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 91,654 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 85,911 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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Y991 TNC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 Y991 TNC, 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 Y991 TNC registered?

Y991 TNC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 July 2001.

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