MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
190,606 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
Engine Light On
Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Engine Light On
Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Engine Light On
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
fronttyres on wear bands
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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Y287 DBW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 Y287 DBW, 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 Y287 DBW registered?
Y287 DBW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 June 2001.
Is Y287 DBW safe to buy?
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