MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,315 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
both front lower suspension arms rear bushes starting to perish
o/s rear coil spring starting to get rusty
surface rust on front and rear suspension parts
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
both front lower suspension arms rear bushes starting to perish
o/s rear coil spring starting to get rusty
surface rust on front and rear suspension parts
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
centre exhaust bracket broken
n/s/r door handle broken
two centre stop lamp bulbs inop
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
centre exhaust bracket broken
n/s/r door handle broken
rear brake discs corroded
two centre stop lamp bulbs inop
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
coolant level low
engine oil level low
rear brake discs corroded
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
rear brake discs corroded
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
coolant level low
engine oil level low
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
nearside front suspension arm bush starting to debond
nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge
"clonk" from front suspension when moving vehicle. nothing found on test.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine oil level on minimum
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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Y408 MWL is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 Y408 MWL, 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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Y408 MWL is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 April 2001.
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