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Y189 MWL

2001 Skoda Octavia

Orange Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,269 mi
Last recorded67,269 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY189 MWL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 67,269 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 67,269 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 58,881 miles

Engine covers fitted

Exhaust corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre misshaped. 205/55/16

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear wiper doesn't work

Pass 23 Mar 2015 54,250 miles

engine faultlight on

Pass 3 Apr 2014 52,328 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management warning lamp on

nearside rear lamp damaged (taped) but functioning as intended

Pass 9 Apr 2013 50,636 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management warning lamp on

Fail 9 Apr 2013 50,636 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management warning lamp on

Fail 3 Apr 2012 48,849 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

child seat nearside rear belt not checked

engine fault light on

screw in tyre offside front

Pass 3 Apr 2012 48,849 miles

child seat nearside rear belt not checked

engine fault light on

screw in tyre offside front

Pass 1 Apr 2011 46,758 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 44,238 miles

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

slight bind on n/s/r brake

Pass 7 Apr 2009 41,755 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 38,212 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 34,887 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 30,528 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 MWL is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y189 MWL, 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 MWL is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 April 2001.

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