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Y187 WSW

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,776 mi
Last recorded107,776 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY187 WSW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2013 107,776 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust center braket is broken but system is still well supported

intermitant fault with brake light switch

o/s/f underside loose plastics

slight play in n/s of power steering rack

Pass 28 Mar 2012 97,455 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

o/s mirror cover damaged

rear no plate delaminating

Fail 28 Mar 2012 97,455 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s mirror cover damaged

rear no plate delaminating

Pass 31 Mar 2011 87,128 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 87,128 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

both rear tyres deteriorated across tread

nearside rear tyre has a screw in tread

oil filler cap missing

slight play in nearside front inner steering arm

Pass 9 Mar 2010 73,014 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 62,099 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 62,082 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 59,570 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 51,758 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 43,631 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 41,375 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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Y187 WSW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y187 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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Y187 WSW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 July 2001.

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