CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y798 MBW

2001 Skoda Octavia

Bronze Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

196,290 mi
Last recorded196,290 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Skoda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY798 MBW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 196,290 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both front sills corroded / damaged (6.2.2 (d) (i))

brake and suspension components corroded

exhaust system has a minor leak

front crossmember corroded / damaged

oil leak

smell of diesel fumes under bonnet, but no visible sign of leak

Pass 15 Aug 2017 186,422 miles

exhaust system leaking

front and rear suspension components slightly corroded

front crossmember slightly damaged / corroded

nearside front and offside front sill corroded / damaged

oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2016 177,754 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 177,750 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 170,045 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 160,783 miles

(both front) inner sills damaged/corroded

(both rear) inner sills damaged/corroded

Oil leak

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2013 147,334 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 138,379 miles

engine oil leak at sump pan

Fail 6 Aug 2012 138,379 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

engine oil leak at sump pan

Pass 7 Jun 2011 126,378 miles

both rear bump stops are seperated.

brake pipes at rear deterioating.

coolant pipe leaking at engine.

front brake discs are deterioating.

rear wiper blade torn.

Fail 1 Jun 2011 126,378 miles

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

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

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

both rear bump stops are seperated.

brake pipes at rear deterioating.

coolant pipe leaking at engine.

front brake discs are deterioating.

rear wiper blade torn.

Pass 28 May 2010 112,097 miles

brake pipes;both front to rear at rear,nearside rear and offside rear are deterioating.

Pass 4 Jun 2009 95,871 miles

brake pipes; both front to rear at rear,nearside rear and offside rear are deterioating.

nearside front bottom ball joint has slight play.

Pass 3 Jun 2008 78,101 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 60,559 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 42,262 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
Full Skoda Octavia reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y798 MBW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Bronze with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 Y798 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y798 MBW?

You can check the full history of Y798 MBW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y798 MBW registered?

Y798 MBW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 June 2001.

Is Y798 MBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y798 MBW shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y798 MBW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y798 MBW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.