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Y581 GWS

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Lpg 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2012
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

465,289 mi
Last recorded465,289 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY581 GWS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2011 465,289 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 465,289 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 452,475 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 428,603 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 414,097 miles

Air bag light on

Engine warning light on

Fail 18 Mar 2010 414,097 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Air bag light on

Engine warning light on

Pass 16 Sep 2009 399,600 miles

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

coolant leak from radiator and cambelt area

Pass 20 Mar 2009 383,563 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Radiator leaking

Fail 17 Sep 2008 369,204 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

driver air bag igniter problem

Pass 17 Sep 2008 369,204 miles

driver air bag igniter problem

Pass 19 Mar 2008 349,425 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Radiator leaking

Pass 22 Aug 2007 333,342 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in n/s steering arm

Pass 20 Sep 2006 281,404 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 281,397 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

slight play in steering rack

Pass 27 Sep 2005 228,823 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 228,823 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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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Y581 GWS is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,595cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y581 GWS, 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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Y581 GWS is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 August 2001.

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