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Y784 BGA

2001 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

205,914 mi
Last recorded205,914 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2009
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY784 BGA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2009 205,914 miles

slight movement in front lower suspension arm inner bushes

wear on front brake discs

Pass 4 Sep 2008 186,789 miles

slight damage to screen

Fail 4 Sep 2008 186,789 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

slight damage to screen

Pass 2 Apr 2008 169,567 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 168,673 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 151,269 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside outer driveshaft gaitor greasy

offside head lamp cracked but secure

wipers smear

Fail 11 Sep 2007 151,269 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front indicator starting to discolour

nearside outer driveshaft gaitor greasy but no signs of a split

offside head lamp cracked but is secure

wipers smear

Pass 5 Sep 2006 115,666 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 115,666 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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Y784 BGA is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 Y784 BGA, 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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What year was Y784 BGA registered?

Y784 BGA is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 July 2001.

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