MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
229,648 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside front indicator lens missing
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside front indicator lens missing
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y778 BAF 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 58.8%.
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 Y778 BAF, 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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Y778 BAF is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 April 2001.
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