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Y792 YBP

2001 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

113,850 mi
Last recorded113,850 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY792 YBP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2021 113,850 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 108,606 miles

Both front inner sills damaged

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2020 108,606 miles

Both front inner sills damaged

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 95,747 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))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 88,766 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 85,110 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 79,417 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 79,392 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 71,009 miles

EML Light On

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Inner CV Gaitor O/S Clip Missing

O/S Washer Jet Slightly Missing Screen

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2013 69,766 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 61,313 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 61,306 miles

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 57,854 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 53,122 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 48,616 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 43,103 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 37,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 May 2007 37,107 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2006 32,233 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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Y792 YBP is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y792 YBP, 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 Y792 YBP registered?

Y792 YBP is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 June 2001.

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The MOT history for Y792 YBP shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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