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Y87 WSM

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

188,015 mi
Last recorded188,015 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY87 WSM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2015 188,015 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 185,636 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2014 180,871 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

vehicle has corrosion underneath

Fail 26 Feb 2014 180,871 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

vehicle has corrosion underneath

Pass 18 Feb 2013 176,939 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

exuast clamp rotted off

Fail 18 Feb 2013 176,939 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

exuast clamp rotted off

Pass 20 Feb 2012 171,578 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)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 168,304 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 168,304 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 165,075 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 155,602 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 139,270 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 121,990 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 104,145 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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Y87 WSM is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y87 WSM, 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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Y87 WSM is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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