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Y61 BNG

2001 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,340 mi
Last recorded179,340 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY61 BNG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 179,340 miles

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Park brake efficiency low

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 179,340 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged Perished and cut (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated Also wearing badly on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Park brake efficiency low

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 170,739 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency low

Fail 27 Oct 2020 170,739 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rear silencer bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency low

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 162,897 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 162,897 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 152,055 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 142,517 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 132,909 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 119,961 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 119,961 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 25 Feb 2014 110,776 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 102,650 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 96,212 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 88,128 miles

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 31 Jan 2011 88,128 miles

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

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 83,740 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside sill is damaged.

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight judder from offside rear brake.

Pass 15 Jan 2009 77,845 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 73,390 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 64,755 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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Y61 BNG is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y61 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.

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Y61 BNG is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 May 2001.

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