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Y462 BVV

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

117,099 mi
Last recorded117,099 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY462 BVV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 117,099 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 110,506 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 105,051 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 99,942 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside sill corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2019 99,676 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside sill corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2018 91,900 miles

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 12 May 2017 91,124 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 88,217 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 88,240 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both fronts and o/s/r (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 May 2015 85,365 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 85,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 29 May 2014 82,067 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 May 2014 82,067 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 79,243 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 76,271 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 76,271 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 May 2011 73,143 miles

advise front brake discs corroded

Pass 26 May 2010 69,198 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 65,359 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 61,067 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 56,245 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 50,212 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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Y462 BVV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 Y462 BVV, 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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Y462 BVV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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