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Y548 MBW

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

97,586 mi
Last recorded97,586 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY548 MBW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2018 97,586 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

EML on dash

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

Temp gauge INOP

Pass 20 Jun 2017 95,142 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

engine warning light on

Fail 17 Jun 2017 95,140 miles

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

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake vacuum build up too slow due to split in pipe (3.3.E.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

engine warning light on

Pass 20 Jun 2016 92,704 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 92,704 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 90,588 miles

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

em light on

rear tyres and nsf sidewalls cracking but no cords showing

rear washer inop

Fail 22 Jul 2015 90,588 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

em light on

rear tyres and nsf sidewalls cracking but no cords showing

rear washer inop

Pass 7 Jun 2014 86,953 miles

EML on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S/F tyre and rear tyres cracked.

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 84,864 miles

both front bottom arm bushes splitting

cracks in all tyres not to cords

front discs corroding

rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 25 Jun 2013 84,864 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

both front bottom arm bushes splitting

cracks in all tyres not to cords

front discs corroding

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 28 Jun 2012 81,704 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 79,622 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 54,689 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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Y548 MBW 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 Y548 MBW, 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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Y548 MBW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 July 2001.

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