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Y791 GMB

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,213 mi
Last recorded114,213 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY791 GMB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2014 114,213 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 102,911 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f outer cv boot slightly perished

o/s/f sill damaged

Fail 17 Sep 2013 102,911 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front wiper blades spliting at edges

brake pad warning light on

centre exhaust support broken

engine oil level low

front brake discs corroded

n/s/f outer cv boot slightly perished

o/s/f sill damaged

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Sep 2012 85,022 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

air bag light on

centre exhaust support weld broken

front brake discs corroded on inner edges

slight play in n/s/f steering rack end

Pass 4 Oct 2011 76,389 miles

air bag light on

slight play in steering rack end

Pass 5 Aug 2010 65,175 miles

air bag light on

slight play in n/s/f steering rack joint

Fail 5 Aug 2010 65,175 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

air bag light on

slight play in n/s/f steering rack joint

Pass 7 Sep 2009 54,866 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 54,864 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 54,864 miles

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

all tyres perished

n/s/f, o/s/f and o/s/r tyres getting low

Pass 29 Aug 2007 51,126 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 45,017 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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Y791 GMB is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y791 GMB, 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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Y791 GMB is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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