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Y796 MBW

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

192,245 mi
Last recorded192,245 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY796 MBW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2020 192,245 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 183,833 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 183,833 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2018 174,689 miles

corrosion on brake pipes

rear axle mounting bushes deteriorating

Fail 1 Aug 2018 174,689 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corrosion on brake pipes

rear axle mounting bushes deteriorating

Pass 7 Aug 2017 169,355 miles

front suspension lower arm bushes deteriorating

nearside rear tyre devoid of tread on outer edge

Pass 18 Jul 2016 167,066 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 167,066 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 162,419 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 157,656 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 153,372 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 148,935 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 148,935 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 141,492 miles

some wear to both front tyres,

Pass 12 Jul 2010 131,230 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 131,230 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 120,672 miles

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

rear no. plate fading

Pass 2 Aug 2008 112,992 miles

some wear to front tyres,slight wear to front anti roll bar mounting bushes

Pass 24 Jul 2007 103,347 miles

Exhaust rusty at cat †Rear bumpstops broken †Rear number plate deterorating

Pass 7 Aug 2006 91,631 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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Y796 MBW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 Y796 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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Y796 MBW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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