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Y567 GFB

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

95,359 mi
Last recorded95,359 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY567 GFB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 95,359 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front getting low

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 15 Oct 2022 95,359 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front getting low

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 93,453 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 93,452 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside wiper slight smearing

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 92,478 miles

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

near side rear brake pads wearing low

off side front indicator lense missing

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

off side mirror slight damage

Pass 11 Apr 2019 90,662 miles

both front suspension top mounts worn

n/s/r tyre wearing low

o/s/f anti roll bar D bush slightly worn

o/s/f indicator lens missing

Fail 10 Apr 2019 90,662 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both front suspension top mounts worn

n/s/r tyre wearing low

o/s/f anti roll bar D bush slightly worn

o/s/f indicator lens missing

Pass 11 Apr 2018 87,286 miles

off side front indicator lense missing but doesn't effect visability

Fail 11 Apr 2018 87,286 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

off side front indicator lense missing but doesn't effect visability

Pass 11 Apr 2017 82,924 miles

C EXHAUST BRACKET WELDS BROKEN.

DAMAGE O/S+N/S MIRROR.

DAMAGE O/S/F SEAT BELT WEBBING.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS-F STRUTS TOP MOUNTS.

N/S/F TYRE EDGE WORN.

N/S/R TYRE WALL DAMAGE.

Fail 10 Apr 2017 82,924 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

C EXHAUST BRACKET WELDS BROKEN.

DAMAGE O/S+N/S MIRROR.

DAMAGE O/S/F SEAT BELT WEBBING.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS-F STRUTS TOP MOUNTS.

N/S/F TYRE EDGE WORN.

N/S/R TYRE WALL DAMAGE.

Pass 7 Apr 2016 78,572 miles

front number plate poor condition

n/s/f suspension top mount worn

o/s/f suspension top mount worn

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 7 Apr 2016 78,572 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front number plate poor condition

n/s/f suspension top mount worn

o/s/f suspension top mount worn

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2015 73,783 miles

DAMAGE DRIVERS SEAT BELT WEBBING.DAMAGE F REG PLATE.C EXHAUST MOUNT BRACKET WELDS BROKEN.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS R SUSPENSION AREA.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK/F STRUTS TOP MOUNTS.O/S/F TYRE EDGE WORN.

DAMAGE O/S MIRROR.BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON.

Fail 17 Mar 2015 73,783 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

DAMAGE DRIVERS SEAT BELT WEBBING.DAMAGE F REG PLATE.C EXHAUST MOUNT BRACKET WELDS BROKEN.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS R SUSPENSION AREA.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK/F STRUTS TOP MOUNTS.O/S/F TYRE EDGE WORN.

DAMAGE O/S MIRROR.BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON.

Fail 16 Apr 2014 69,749 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 69,749 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 64,293 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 64,291 miles

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

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

DAMAGE O/S+N/S MIRROR.C EXHAUST BRACKET WELDS BROKEN.MINOR PLAY O/S/F+N/S/F SUSPENSION BALL JOINT.F DISCS WORN-BALANCE POOR.DAMAGE F REG PLATE.O/S/F TYRE EDGE WORN.

Pass 10 Apr 2012 59,892 miles

DAMAGE O/S MIRROR.C EXHAUST BRACKET WELDS BROKEN.PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS-BUSHES SPLIT.F SHOCKS WET.F DISCS WORN-BRAKE BALANCE ONLY JUST IN LIMITS.

Fail 10 Apr 2012 59,892 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

DAMAGE O/S MIRROR.C EXHAUST BRACKET WELDS BROKEN.PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS-BUSHES SPLIT.F SHOCKS WET.F DISCS WORN-BRAKE BALANCE ONLY JUST IN LIMITS.

Pass 30 Mar 2011 54,843 miles

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

near side door mirror slight damage and both front shock absorbers are wet but not leaking during test

Fail 29 Mar 2011 54,843 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

near side door mirror slight damage and both front shock absorbers are wet but not leaking during test

Pass 14 Apr 2010 50,007 miles

EXHAUST BRACKET WELDS BROKEN.LIGHT CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS-BRAKES-SUSPENSION.ROAD WHEELS DAMAGED.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION.R PADS CLOSE LIMIT?F DISCS WORN-BRAKE BALANCE ONLY JUST IN LIMITS.TYRES-O/S/F VERY CLOSE LIMIT.

Fail 14 Apr 2010 50,007 miles

EXHAUST BRACKET WELDS BROKEN.LIGHT CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS-BRAKES-SUSPENSION.ROAD WHEELS DAMAGED.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION.R PADS CLOSE LIMIT?F DISCS WORN-BRAKE BALANCE ONLY JUST IN LIMITS.TYRES-O/S/F VERY CLOSE LIMIT.

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 45,776 miles

BRAKES-FLUID LEVEL LOW-F DISCS WORN/CORRODED-BALANCE ONLY JUST IN LIMITS.EXHAUST BRACKET WELDS BROKEN.DAMAGE WHEEL RIMS.DAMAGE N/S/F TYRE WALL.O/S/F SHOCK DAMP.

Fail 16 Apr 2009 45,776 miles

BRAKES-FLUID LEVEL LOW-F DISCS WORN/CORRODED-BALANCE ONLY JUST IN LIMITS.EXHAUST BRACKET WELDS BROKEN.DAMAGE WHEEL RIMS.DAMAGE N/S/F TYRE WALL.O/S/F SHOCK DAMP.

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 41,113 miles

Unable to open O/S/R door from outside

Fail 14 Apr 2008 41,113 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Unable to open O/S/R door from outside

Pass 10 Apr 2007 37,249 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2006 32,871 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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Y567 GFB is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

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 Y567 GFB, 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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Y567 GFB is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 March 2001.

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