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Y322 BMS

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

151,208 mi
Last recorded151,208 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY322 BMS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 151,208 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 147,385 miles

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

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2016 140,023 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2015 130,768 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2015 130,768 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2014 120,332 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 120,332 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 109,528 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 100,541 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 100,541 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 90,391 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 79,182 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 70,434 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Jul 2009 70,362 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Sep 2008 59,872 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 59,872 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 46,752 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 38,288 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2006 38,288 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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Y322 BMS is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 Y322 BMS, 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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Y322 BMS is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 June 2001.

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