MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
262,307 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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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Y788 BGA is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 Y788 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 Y788 BGA registered?
Y788 BGA is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 August 2001.
Is Y788 BGA safe to buy?
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