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Y793 APW

2001 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

250,095 mi
Last recorded250,095 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY793 APW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2019 250,095 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 235,031 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 229,175 miles

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level, (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing slightly unevenly on inner edges.

both sides front lower sills slightly distorted.

front bumper has slight damage and is slightly insecure at n/s.

undertray fitted.

Fail 14 Jun 2017 229,175 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Side repeater not working both sides, (1.4.A.2c)

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level, (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing slightly unevenly on inner edges.

both sides front lower sills slightly distorted.

front bumper has slight damage and is slightly insecure at n/s.

undertray fitted.

Pass 20 Jun 2016 226,472 miles

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

Offside Rear binding on slightly.

Pass 10 Jun 2015 222,659 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 211,964 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s rear brake binding slightly.

Fail 17 Jun 2014 211,767 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 26 Jun 2013 198,536 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 184,067 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 170,770 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 158,088 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 158,088 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 143,756 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 143,756 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 129,190 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front registration plate slightly deteriorated.

Pass 3 Jul 2007 111,470 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front registration plate cracked

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 28 Jun 2006 95,854 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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Y793 APW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y793 APW, 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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Y793 APW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 June 2001.

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