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Y47 BNG

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

131,395 mi
Last recorded131,395 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY47 BNG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 131,395 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front sill is corroded

Offside Front sill is corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2026 131,381 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front sill is corroded

Offside Front sill is corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2025 115,768 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 101,628 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 87,621 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 72,436 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wish bone arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front Sturt top mounts have slight lift/play

Pass 26 Mar 2020 72,415 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 70,407 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 68,858 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 66,431 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt clip missing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Clip missing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 62,965 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack ball joint has slight play

Pass 26 Mar 2015 58,881 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 54,667 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 48,439 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 45,435 miles

centre exhuast mounting adrift from exhuast

Pass 30 Mar 2011 41,502 miles

centre exhuast mounting split

uneven front tyre wear

Pass 30 Mar 2010 38,689 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 35,468 miles

Rear number plate becoming delaminated

Pass 4 Apr 2008 33,241 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 28,138 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 23,876 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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Y47 BNG is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 Y47 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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Y47 BNG is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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