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Y639 ORT

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

186,959 mi
Last recorded186,959 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY639 ORT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2020 186,959 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 186,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 181,697 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 181,697 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 169,158 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 169,158 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 151,419 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension stabiliser rod worn

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

both front wishbones rusted

Pass 19 Aug 2016 150,446 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 149,023 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 144,712 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 144,711 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 140,462 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2011 133,614 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 133,614 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 125,552 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 113,692 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 100,996 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 20 Jun 2008 100,996 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 19 Jun 2007 85,634 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 73,473 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 73,465 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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Y639 ORT is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 Y639 ORT, 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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Y639 ORT is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 July 2001.

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