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Y332 YBC

2001 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

258,032 mi
Last recorded258,032 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY332 YBC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2018 258,032 miles

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

Glow plug light flashing

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Dec 2017 258,032 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Glow plug light flashing

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 243,118 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

intercooler pipe blowing

Pass 24 Nov 2015 232,144 miles

Nearside Front wing mirror glass insecure

Fail 24 Nov 2015 232,144 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp incorrect colour both (1.7.5b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front wing mirror glass insecure

Fail 23 Nov 2015 232,095 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release stalk (5.2.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror lose (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 216,794 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 12 Nov 2014 216,512 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 199,699 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 199,288 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 193,163 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 181,844 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 165,977 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 159,627 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 145,433 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 130,116 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 113,159 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 96,098 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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Y332 YBC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y332 YBC, 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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Y332 YBC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 June 2001.

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