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Y599 BSG

2001 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

142,720 mi
Last recorded142,720 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY599 BSG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2015 142,720 miles

Offside Front indicator lens cover missing

Fail 23 Nov 2015 142,720 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front indicator lens cover missing

Fail 8 Oct 2015 142,692 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired at sill / not a welded repair (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired at sill / not a welded repair (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at brake flexi hose to front of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside outer sills damaged/front and rear

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component repaired but not inappropriately sensor bolt missing / but sensor secure at present (3.4.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from brake flexi hose to front of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside outer sills damaged front and rear

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside and nearside (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 142,594 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded at front sill / split (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded at front sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at brake flexi hose to front of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside outer sills damaged/front and rear

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component repaired but not inappropriately sensor bolt missing / but sensor secure at present (3.4.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from brake flexi hose to front of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside outer sills damaged front and rear

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside and nearside (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 3 Oct 2015 142,578 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded at sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Both sills corroded

Both sills damaged

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Bot Rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Offside Rear bolt missing from ABS sensor

Pass 25 Sep 2014 137,374 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 137,346 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 137,323 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 134,455 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 125,143 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2010 119,924 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2010 119,924 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 113,489 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 101,359 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 89,494 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 74,619 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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Y599 BSG is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y599 BSG, 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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Y599 BSG is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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