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Y601 BSG

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,396 mi
Last recorded128,396 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY601 BSG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 128,396 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

advise front anti-roll bar bushes and links slighty worn

advise n/s/f indicator cover missing

advise n/s/f lower arm rear bush worn

advise n/s/r coil spring corroded

advise n/s/r tyre wearing slighty uneven on edges

advise rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 24 Feb 2017 128,396 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

advise front anti-roll bar bushes and links slighty worn

advise n/s/f indicator cover missing

advise n/s/f lower arm rear bush worn

advise n/s/r coil spring corroded

advise n/s/r tyre wearing slighty uneven on edges

advise rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 26 Feb 2016 124,298 miles

engine light on cooling fans runs on

Pass 27 Feb 2015 120,723 miles

engine management light on

o/s/r tyre low tread

Fail 27 Feb 2015 120,723 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management light on

Pass 6 Mar 2014 115,797 miles

nearside front wheel bearing is slightly noisy

offside rear tyre is perished

Fail 6 Mar 2014 115,797 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

engine management light is on

nearside front wheel bearing is slightly noisy

offside rear tyre is perished

Pass 1 Feb 2013 108,802 miles

front and rear suspension coil spring corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2012 103,296 miles

n/s/r tyre and front tyres low tread

Pass 15 Feb 2011 95,771 miles

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre tread worn unevenly on inner edge

rear coil springs corroding

Fail 15 Feb 2011 95,771 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre tread worn unevenly on inner edge

rear coil springs corroding

Pass 19 Feb 2010 98,157 miles

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

rear exhaust box has baffels lose in rear box

Fail 19 Feb 2010 98,157 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust box has baffels lose in rear box

Pass 26 Feb 2009 82,072 miles

engine light on

exhaust blow

n/s/f lower arm rear bush worn

Pass 22 Feb 2008 74,527 miles

centre exhaust box cracked

parking sticker coulb be better placed in zone b

Pass 26 Feb 2007 66,707 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 57,533 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 57,533 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both number plates coming away from backing. require replacement in near future †

rear brakes very noisy. rear brakes slightly uneven and n/s/r brake oscilates slightly

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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Y601 BSG is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y601 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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What year was Y601 BSG registered?

Y601 BSG is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y601 BSG shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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