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Y685 MBW

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

329,591 mi
Last recorded329,591 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY685 MBW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2013 329,591 miles

seat belts slow to retract

Fail 18 Jan 2013 329,327 miles

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

seat belts slow to retract

Pass 24 Jan 2012 311,937 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 311,686 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 298,274 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 277,981 miles

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise rear no plate marked

Pass 19 Jan 2009 258,718 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 228,932 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 213,360 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2007 213,360 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 190,150 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2006 175,863 miles

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

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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Y685 MBW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 Y685 MBW, 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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Y685 MBW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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