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Y647 BSG

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

256,515 mi
Last recorded256,515 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY647 BSG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 256,515 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6mm and cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

both front to rear brake pipes have been coated in under seal

engine oil leak from sump plug

nearside rear tyre cracked/perished and worn

nearside registration light dull

Fail 15 Jun 2018 256,515 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working all nearside indicators not working due to faulty switch (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6mm and cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

both front to rear brake pipes have been coated in under seal

engine oil leak from sump plug

nearside rear tyre cracked/perished and worn

nearside registration light dull

Pass 12 May 2017 208,895 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 159,413 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 159,370 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2015 138,340 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 138,222 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 138,221 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2014 134,204 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

nearside rear seat belt not fully tested due to child seat fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2014 134,204 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

nearside rear seat belt not fully tested due to child seat fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2013 128,409 miles

front regitration plate damaged

Fail 21 Nov 2013 128,409 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front regitration plate damaged

Pass 15 Oct 2012 125,986 miles

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

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

front registration plate damaged

Pass 14 Oct 2011 121,151 miles

front registration plate damaged

Fail 13 Oct 2011 1,550 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front registration plate damaged

Pass 7 Oct 2010 117,172 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 117,172 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 111,819 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 105,056 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 105,056 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 97,077 miles

offside front indicator lens damaged

Pass 16 Oct 2006 93,561 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 93,561 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 90,979 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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Y647 BSG is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y647 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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Y647 BSG is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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