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Y59 BNG

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

140,207 mi
Last recorded140,207 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY59 BNG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 140,207 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 137,721 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 137,685 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 135,124 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 131,757 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 129,145 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 126,472 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 123,537 miles

Central exhuast clamp corroded

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 118,053 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 111,163 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 111,158 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 107,541 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 102,986 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 94,479 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 89,430 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 89,413 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 85,268 miles

bot front brakes juddering slightly

Pass 31 Aug 2011 81,779 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 77,505 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 74,436 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 68,398 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 62,361 miles

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

Wear to both front & offside rear tyres on edges

Pass 27 Jul 2006 57,755 miles

Wear to all 4 tyres on edges

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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Y59 BNG is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 Y59 BNG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y59 BNG registered?

Y59 BNG is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 June 2001.

Is Y59 BNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y59 BNG shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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