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Y189 BSH

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

118,194 mi
Last recorded118,194 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY189 BSH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2018 118,194 miles

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)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 135,000 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 109,545 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 104,369 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 104,369 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 99,066 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2014 99,066 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 92,361 miles

bonnet safety sticking

front suspension arm bushes seperating

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2013 92,361 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 84,746 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2012 84,746 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 77,115 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 77,115 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 69,066 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 57,939 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 49,351 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 49,351 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 39,448 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)

both rear tyres perished

front & rear brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2005 29,878 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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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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