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Y383 BNG

2001 Skoda Octavia

Orange Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,102 mi
Last recorded112,102 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY383 BNG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2012 112,102 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 105,960 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine warning light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 7 Sep 2010 98,848 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

both rear bump stops deteriated

dampness on bottom of radiator

engine light on dash

front anti role bar center bushes deteriated

front number plate cracked

front wipers smearing

high pressure power steering pipe damp

nearside front wheel bearing rought when rotated

offside rear seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

oil leak

various small chips in windscreen

Pass 7 Sep 2010 98,848 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear bump stops deteriated

dampness on bottom of radiator

engine light on dash

front anti role bar center bushes deteriated

front number plate cracked

front wipers smearing

high pressure power steering pipe damp

nearside front wheel bearing rought when rotated

offside rear seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

oil leak

various small chips in windscreen

Pass 30 Jun 2009 89,127 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 81,440 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 70,015 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 58,665 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 58,665 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Both front windscreen wiper blades worn

Front brake discs and front brake pads worn low

Front windscreen damaged within swept area

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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Y383 BNG is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y383 BNG, 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 Y383 BNG registered?

Y383 BNG is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 June 2001.

Is Y383 BNG safe to buy?

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