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Y479 BVV

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

155,172 mi
Last recorded155,172 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY479 BVV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 155,172 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Reverse lights not working

Pass 3 May 2018 145,911 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 145,909 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Apr 2017 138,210 miles

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)

Pass 3 May 2016 125,703 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre wearing low inner edge

Fail 30 Apr 2016 125,678 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

offside rear brake disc poor condition

offside rear tyre wearing low inner edge

Pass 1 May 2015 118,900 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 1 May 2015 118,900 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front tyre worn on edges

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

Pass 2 May 2014 113,628 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear of front to rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 30 Apr 2014 113,626 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear of front to rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 15 Apr 2013 110,348 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 110,348 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 99,940 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 99,940 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 91,948 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 91,932 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 83,264 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 78,855 miles

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)

Nearside door mirror housing insecure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear bump stops perished

Fail 20 Feb 2009 78,855 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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)

Nearside door mirror housing insecure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear bump stops perished

Pass 15 Feb 2007 67,117 miles

both rear bump stops broken up.

rear number plate deteriated.

Pass 19 Jan 2006 55,782 miles

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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Y479 BVV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 Y479 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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Y479 BVV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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