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Y792 MBW

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,618 mi
Last recorded116,618 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY792 MBW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 116,618 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 113,862 miles

nearside numberplate lens cover broken

Fail 1 Apr 2017 113,862 miles

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

nearside numberplate lens cover broken

Pass 4 Apr 2016 107,853 miles

both front tyres wearing badly inner edge also poor condition need replacing soon

Fail 4 Apr 2016 107,853 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

both front tyres wearing badly inner edge also poor condition need replacing soon

Pass 1 Apr 2015 101,943 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres outer walls poor

front wipers poor

Pass 10 Apr 2014 95,265 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 86,696 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyre outer walls in poor condition recommend replacement

Fail 27 Mar 2012 79,060 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 79,060 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 72,886 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 67,124 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both front seat belts slow in returning

n/s/f wiperblade just meets requirements

o/s/f tyre on limit.wearing very badly inner edsge needs replacing now

rear brakes noisy in rollers

rear numberplate slightly poor

Pass 8 Apr 2009 60,076 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 51,794 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 41,356 miles

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

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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Y792 MBW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y792 MBW, 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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Y792 MBW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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