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Y905 MBW

2001 Skoda Octavia

Bronze Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

154,533 mi
Last recorded154,533 miles
Recorded on24 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY905 MBW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2014 154,533 miles

Engine oil level is on 'MIN' mark on the dipstick.

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

Front tyres have their inner edges rounded.

Rear shock absorber's dust protective kit is damaged.

Pass 1 Jun 2013 145,353 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 145,353 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 136,132 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 123,504 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 112,052 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 May 2009 98,651 miles

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

advise front and rear number plates cracked advise number plate lights dim

Pass 9 Jun 2008 87,865 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 73,981 miles

note vehicle only just meeting requirements on emissions

Pass 7 Jun 2006 63,462 miles

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Jun 2005 52,531 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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Y905 MBW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Bronze with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y905 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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Y905 MBW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 June 2001.

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