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Y166 WSW

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

168,501 mi
Last recorded168,501 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY166 WSW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 168,501 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2018 168,501 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively at brake drum/cylinder (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2017 160,088 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2017 160,088 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 153,133 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2016 153,133 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure door (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 146,554 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2015 146,554 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 141,038 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 130,451 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 119,283 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 113,325 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 106,142 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 99,903 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 92,025 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 80,278 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 67,021 miles

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

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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Y166 WSW 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 Y166 WSW, 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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Y166 WSW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 August 2001.

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