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Y373 FOB

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,899 mi
Last recorded159,899 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY373 FOB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 159,899 miles

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

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

no rear seats or belts in this car

Fail 22 May 2024 159,899 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

no rear seats or belts in this car

Pass 17 May 2023 156,539 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 156,529 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear n/s/r seat belt not tested door will not open and seats stuck down centre belt not tested

Pass 19 May 2022 148,532 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 148,526 miles

Central Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush on arm detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 142,770 miles

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

o/s and n/s rear seats and belts removed

Pass 4 Jun 2020 136,892 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2019 133,675 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 131,891 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)

slight brake bind on nearside rear

Fail 18 Oct 2016 131,891 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

slight brake bind on nearside rear

Pass 9 Apr 2015 130,353 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 130,353 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 126,724 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 126,724 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 122,224 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/r door does not open from inside

oil leaking from exhaust tail pipe

Fail 9 Apr 2013 122,223 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/r door does not open from inside

oil leaking from exhaust tail pipe

Pass 19 May 2009 114,284 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2009 114,284 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 100,557 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 100,557 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 22 May 2007 94,467 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 22 May 2007 94,467 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 77,877 miles
Pass 26 May 2005 62,694 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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Y373 FOB is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y373 FOB, 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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Y373 FOB is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 June 2001.

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