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Y809 BWN

2001 Skoda Octavia

Bronze Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

184,948 mi
Last recorded184,948 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY809 BWN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 184,948 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 179,959 miles

Slight damage to n/s/f suspension arm mount

o/s/f inner tie rod has slight play

Pass 14 May 2014 168,672 miles

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON.

N/S/F ROAD WHEEL,INNER RIM BUCKLED IN TWO PLACES.

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE, CUT TO CORD BUT LESS THAN 25mm

O/S/F ROAD WHEEL,INNER RIM BUCKLED.

REAR BRAKE DISC'S WORN.

Fail 9 May 2014 168,642 miles

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

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

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON.

N/S/F ROAD WHEEL,INNER RIM BUCKLED IN TWO PLACES.

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE, CUT TO CORD BUT LESS THAN 25mm

O/S/F ROAD WHEEL,INNER RIM BUCKLED.

REAR BRAKE DISC'S WORN.

Pass 16 May 2013 149,391 miles

N/S/R Tyre pressure low before test

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 May 2013 148,874 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 May 2012 133,369 miles

os sill damaged

Fail 14 May 2012 133,369 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

os sill damaged

Pass 10 May 2011 121,801 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 10 May 2011 121,801 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 May 2010 111,474 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 101,346 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 101,346 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 May 2008 90,392 miles

Both rear shocker Dust covers and bump stops snaped

Both rear tyres and n/s/f worn on inside edge andclose to legal limit

Drag on both rear brakes

Rear discs poor condition

Rust on metal brake pipes

Fail 15 May 2008 89,973 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Both rear shocker Dust covers and bump stops snaped

Both rear tyres and n/s/f worn on inside edge andclose to legal limit

Drag on both rear brakes

Rust on metal brake pipes

Pass 17 May 2007 76,930 miles

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

both f/tyres right on legal limit(VERY MARGINAL PASSES)

front & rear brake discs deteriated & f/pads appear thin

fuel tank straps corroded

low park brake reserve

slight drag on o/s/r wheel

Fail 26 May 2006 67,759 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear suspension shock absorber dust covers seperated

front & rear brake discs deteriated

wiper blades deteriated

Pass 26 May 2006 67,759 miles

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

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

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

both rear suspension shock absorber dust covers seperated

front & rear brake discs deteriated

wiper blades deteriated

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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Y809 BWN is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Bronze with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y809 BWN, 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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Y809 BWN is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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