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Y276 WSW

2001 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2027
Tests33 (23 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate69.7%

Mileage

212,799 mi
Last recorded212,799 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY276 WSW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

23 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 212,799 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexi hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear parking brake effort low

Offside Front wing holed

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight fluctuation rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front shockers corrosion at spring seats (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion both front wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2026 212,796 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexi hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear parking brake effort low

Offside Front wing holed

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight fluctuation rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front shockers corrosion at spring seats (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion both front wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2025 206,204 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front corrosion wing

Fail 8 Oct 2025 206,202 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front corrosion wing

Pass 18 Nov 2024 196,502 miles

travel handbrake

Fail 18 Nov 2024 196,502 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

travel handbrake

Pass 15 Dec 2023 188,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

cover missing offside front lamo

travel handbrakke [adjust]

Fail 15 Dec 2023 188,767 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

cover missing offside front lamo

travel handbrakke [adjust]

Pass 17 Feb 2023 180,354 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 180,305 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both rear shockers (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 174,716 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 171,225 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 166,845 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 166,845 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 156,370 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2018 147,272 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 137,699 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre perishing slightly

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre perishing slightly

Offside Rear tyre perishing slightly

Fail 29 May 2017 137,699 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre perishing slightly

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre perishing slightly

Offside Rear tyre perishing slightly

Pass 16 Jun 2016 131,983 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 123,959 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 123,959 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 116,932 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 116,932 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 108,545 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013 108,545 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 98,058 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 86,480 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 80,608 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 75,938 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 68,327 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 59,898 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 50,462 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 42,258 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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Y276 WSW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.7%.

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 Y276 WSW, 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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Y276 WSW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 July 2001.

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