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Y195 MWL

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

199,775 mi
Last recorded199,775 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY195 MWL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2013 199,775 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 172,347 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 148,952 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 126,090 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 102,403 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 91,962 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)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 91,962 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 86,446 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 76,983 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 76,983 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 69,224 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 69,224 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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Y195 MWL is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y195 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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What year was Y195 MWL registered?

Y195 MWL is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 March 2001.

Is Y195 MWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y195 MWL shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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