MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,194 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported At brake hose (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Wing (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Sill damaged
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed Hose (3.6.B.2c)
brake hoses corroded / rear brake pipes corroded - skoda part
exhaust shield and hanger insecure
nsf arm bush split close to limit / osf bush separating
nsr tyre close to limit 2055516
os front to rear brake pipe corroded close to limit
play osf ball joint (bolt on)
rear brake discs worn corroded / slight rear bind and rear imbalance
shock absorbers and coil springs badly corroded
slight oil leak
some damage / nsf indicator lens missing
underbody component corrosion
front brake hoses corroded/os front to rear brake pipe corroded/both rear brake pipes corroded skoda part
nsf arm bush split
nsf indicator lens missing
oil leak
osf ball joint play
osr parking brake performance low
underbody components corroded
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
front brake hoses corroded/os front to rear brake pipe corroded/both rear brake pipes corroded skoda part
nsf arm bush split
nsf indicator lens missing
oil leak
osf ball joint play
osr parking brake performance low
underbody components corroded
aircon pump rattle
battery weak
coil springs corroded
exhaust cat badly corroded and mount broken
front brake hoses corroded
nsf indicator lens missing
nsf suspension arm bush split / osf bush seperating
oil leak
os front to rear brake pipe corroded / both rear vw brake pipes corroded
osf tyre close to limit 2055516
slight roughness osf wheel bearing
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
aircon pump rattle
coil springs corroded
exhaust cat badly corroded and mount broken
front brake hoses corroded
nsf indicator lens missing
nsf suspension arm bush split / osf bush seperating
oil leak
os front to rear brake pipe corroded / both rear vw brake pipes corroded
osf tyre close to limit 2055516
slight roughness osf wheel bearing
bonnet safety sticking
front suspension arm bushes seperating
front to rear brake pipes corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
bonnet safety sticking
front suspension arm bushes seperating
front to rear brake pipes corroded
nsf wiper torn
very slight bind and rubbing osr brake
aircon radiator lower deteriorated
front brake hoses corroded / suspect rears corroded
front suspension arm bushes slightly seperating
front to rear brake pipes corroded
oil leak
rear brake discs badly corroded and slight bind osr
rear coil springs corroded
some dents and scratches
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
aircon radiator lower deteriorated
front brake hoses corroded / suspect rears corroded
front suspension arm bushes slightly seperating
front to rear brake pipes corroded
oil leak
rear brake discs badly corroded and slight bind osr
rear coil springs corroded
some dents and scratches
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
brake pipes corroded
front suspension arm bushes seperating
nsf wheel inner rim damaged
nsr tyre close to limit / osr tyre 3mm 2055516
osr brake disc slightly corroded
both front brake hose ferrules corroded
both front wishbone bushes slightly seperating
both rear tyre treads not cut as deep outsides 2055516W
couple dents scratches
exhaust centre mount broken
front brake worn & corroded
ns front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear
nsf wheel inner rim slightly damaged
rear reg plate slightly deteriorated
slight play nsf strut
suspect starter sticking
both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear
catalyst badly corroded & pin hole at weld
nsf wiper torn slightly
osf wishbone bush seperating
scratches
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
both front wishbone bushes slightly seperating
cat weld badly corroded
nsf wheel inner rim slightly damaged
osr brake pad breaking up & rear brake discs worn & corroded
osr wheel binding
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)
both rear tyres perished
front & rear brake discs corroded
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Top MOT Failure Points
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Y189 BSH is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 Y189 BSH, 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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Y189 BSH is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 June 2001.
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