MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
259,261 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
nsf inner cv boot split
nsf steering arm knocking
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
slight play nearside of steering rack
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advise nearside door mirror glass cracked
nail in tyre
Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
nail in tyre
nearside door mirror glass cracked
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y253 BCV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 Y253 BCV, 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 Y253 BCV registered?
Y253 BCV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 June 2001.
Is Y253 BCV safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y253 BCV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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