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Y227 BGB

2001 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

254,411 mi
Last recorded254,411 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY227 BGB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2013 254,411 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 254,407 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

N/S/F indicator unit water ingress

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S/F indicator lense missing

Pass 13 Jul 2012 243,001 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 239,317 miles

front registration plate slight faded

Fail 2 Jul 2011 239,315 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

front registration plate slight faded

Pass 5 Jun 2010 233,415 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 233,415 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 May 2009 225,273 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 217,142 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 205,422 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 197,257 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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Y227 BGB is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 Y227 BGB, 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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Y227 BGB is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 June 2001.

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