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Y782 OFW

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

88,313 mi
Last recorded88,313 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY782 OFW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 88,313 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear connection loose (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 88,166 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear connection loose (6.1.2 (a))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 81,218 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 77,283 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 70,488 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 70,488 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 63,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 56,550 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2019 54,737 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 May 2018 53,335 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 51,026 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 50,996 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 50,937 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 50,937 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 48,726 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 48,677 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 45,987 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 43,425 miles

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)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 40,526 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 37,294 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 37,279 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 34,558 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 31,317 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 31,317 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 28,106 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 23,967 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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Y782 OFW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y782 OFW, 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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Y782 OFW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 April 2001.

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The MOT history for Y782 OFW shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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