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Y595 WFC

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

165,196 mi
Last recorded165,196 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY595 WFC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 165,196 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear suspension & brake components slightly corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2019 150,695 miles

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

all brake pipes corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2019 150,695 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipes slightly corroded

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 136,194 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake performance requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 123,326 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 123,325 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 104,705 miles

Offside Rear seat belt not fully checked due to a child seat being fitted.

Pass 11 Feb 2015 97,132 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 97,132 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 90,630 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 11 Feb 2014 90,630 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Feb 2013 85,644 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Feb 2013 85,630 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Feb 2012 79,094 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 79,094 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 75,523 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 70,048 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 64,820 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)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 57,907 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 50,029 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 42,800 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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Y595 WFC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y595 WFC, 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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Y595 WFC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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