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Y108 BAA

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

162,658 mi
Last recorded162,658 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY108 BAA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 162,658 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 162,658 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 148,565 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components, under tray deteriorated

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Half worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill dented/deformed, not felt to affect structural integrity of vehicle

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arms rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 148,565 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components, under tray deteriorated

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Half worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer sill dented/deformed, not felt to affect structural integrity of vehicle

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arms rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 135,735 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 122,263 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 113,958 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 109,868 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 107,493 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 107,493 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 105,261 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 99,303 miles

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

nsr tyre tread cracked

Fail 9 Feb 2012 99,302 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

nsr tyre tread cracked

Pass 8 Feb 2011 92,987 miles

handbrke grabbing

nearside rear tyre on minimum

Fail 8 Feb 2011 92,986 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

handbrke grabbing

nearside rear tyre on minimum

Pass 26 Feb 2010 88,926 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 88,099 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 79,385 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 70,147 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 10 Feb 2007 59,862 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2007 59,862 miles

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

front brakes at 25% balance

front pads low and discs lipped

Pass 11 Feb 2006 46,587 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)

slight lift in offside front suspension!

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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Y108 BAA is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 Y108 BAA, 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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Y108 BAA is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 March 2001.

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