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Y754 WBT

2001 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

160,645 mi
Last recorded160,645 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY754 WBT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 160,645 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 160,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 140,897 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2016 140,120 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

very slight bind o/s/r wheel

Pass 20 Nov 2015 115,870 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 115,870 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 103,073 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 90,442 miles

both sides front tyres worn on outer edge

n/s front suspension arm rear bush deteriorating

rear axle beam very rusty

Pass 30 Oct 2012 75,001 miles

n/s front suspension arm rear bush dereriorating

n/s front tyre worn to legal limits

o/s front tyre and n/s rear tyre worn close to legal limit

rear axle beam showing signs of corrosion

Fail 30 Oct 2012 75,001 miles

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

n/s front suspension arm rear bush dereriorating

n/s front tyre worn to legal limits

o/s front tyre and n/s rear tyre worn close to legal limit

rear axle beam showing signs of corrosion

Pass 23 Nov 2011 63,431 miles

n/s front lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorating slightly

rear suspension beam rusting

Pass 29 Nov 2010 514,433 miles

both sides rear indicator bulbs fading slightly

front brake discs worn

Pass 23 Jun 2009 37,354 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 37,354 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 27,377 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 23,911 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 20,109 miles

offside front tyre split on sidewall

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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Y754 WBT is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y754 WBT, 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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Y754 WBT is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 May 2001.

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