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Y181 GMB

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

121,490 mi
Last recorded121,490 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY181 GMB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2014 121,490 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 121,297 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 113,060 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012 112,731 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2011 104,984 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 96,173 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 81,830 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 72,129 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 59,414 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 45,766 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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Y181 GMB is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y181 GMB, 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 Y181 GMB registered?

Y181 GMB is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 March 2001.

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