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Y628 NBY

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,169 mi
Last recorded67,169 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY628 NBY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 67,169 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 11 Apr 2016 58,969 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

engine management light on

Fail 9 Apr 2015 55,352 miles

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

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

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

eml on

nearside rear light lens broken showing white light temp repair

Pass 9 Apr 2015 55,352 miles

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

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

eml on

nearside rear light lens broken showing white light temp repair

Pass 4 Apr 2014 52,360 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2013 48,795 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 48,795 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine light shows a fault

Pass 12 Apr 2012 44,854 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 41,711 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres perished and cracked

engine light on

x2 bulbs out in the high level brake light

Fail 11 Apr 2011 41,711 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres perished and cracked

engine light on

x2 bulbs out in the high level brake light

Pass 1 Apr 2010 38,526 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 38,498 miles

Nearside Front Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 34,284 miles

engine light on dash

Pass 14 Apr 2008 32,457 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 30,582 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 30,490 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Advise small split to nearside front tyre (outer wall) but not showing cords

Advise two bulbs blown on high level brake lamp

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 25,973 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 25,973 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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Y628 NBY is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol 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 Y628 NBY, 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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Y628 NBY is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 March 2001.

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