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Y665 WTL

2001 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

127,196 mi
Last recorded127,196 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY665 WTL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 127,196 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Rear unablew to open tailgate- testable areas viewed from interior

engine oil level on minimum

Fail 24 Aug 2018 127,196 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear light damaged (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Rear unablew to open tailgate- testable areas viewed from interior

engine oil level on minimum

Pass 24 Aug 2017 117,006 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front subfram (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear axle (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 112,648 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)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all beam axle (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both drums corroded. (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 112,643 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all beam axle (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both drums corroded. (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 107,034 miles

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 107,032 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 102,727 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2014 102,722 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2013 96,500 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 96,500 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 87,803 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 81,104 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 81,104 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 74,392 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 74,392 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 66,670 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 58,818 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 58,806 miles

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 48,789 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 38,425 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 38,421 miles

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

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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Y665 WTL is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 Y665 WTL, 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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Y665 WTL is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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