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Y159 BWN

2001 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

441,509 mi
Last recorded441,509 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY159 BWN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2012 441,509 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

clutch low, rear brakes imbalanced and ovality, EML, multi guards fitted, rear springs rusty, front wishbones rear bushes deteriorated, front exhaust blow

Pass 25 Aug 2011 429,861 miles

rear exhaust box rubber det., multi guards fitted, rear coil springs rusty, n/s rear tyre worn at limit, n/s rear wheel bearing minor noise, rear brake pipes, front exhaust flexy pipe blowing, centre stop light incomplete

Pass 3 Sep 2010 399,883 miles

o/s mirror damaged, wiprs streeking, o/s front tyre uneven wear, o/s rear brake pipe, rear coil springs rusty, play in front bottom ball joints

Pass 24 Aug 2009 366,818 miles

Both dip beam at limit

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Minor play in front ball joints

Offside registration plate light dim

Play at steering close to limit

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

Rear brakes indicating minor warping

Rear springs coroded

Rear stop light coroded

Wear on offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Jul 2008 335,605 miles

rear brakes minor imbalance, play at steering close to limit, front discs worn, nsf wishbone bush det`, osf tyre worn on outer, front flexi`s minor det`, rack boots det`, centre stop lamp, indicators pale.

Fail 7 Jul 2008 335,602 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

rear brakes minor imbalance, play at steering close to limit, front discs worn, nsf wishbone bush det`, osf tyre worn on outer, front flexi`s minor det`, rack boots det`, centre stop lamp, indicators pale.

Pass 10 Jul 2007 284,974 miles

rear brakes imbalanced o/s high

wt x4,multi guards fitted,play in o/s steering,play in o/s front bottom bal joint,o/s front tyre uneven wear

Pass 10 Jul 2006 244,738 miles

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

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

n/s/front outer door handle stiff to open from outside

n/s/front steering gaitor clip broken

rear number plate starting to fade

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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Y159 BWN is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y159 BWN, 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 Y159 BWN registered?

Y159 BWN is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 July 2001.

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