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Y914 BGD

2001 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

313,488 mi
Last recorded313,488 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2009
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY914 BGD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2009 313,488 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 313,488 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2008 309,753 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 309,753 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 290,186 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on edge

Pass 14 Mar 2006 232,529 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

brake servo assistance depletes after 2 aplications

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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Y914 BGD is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y914 BGD, 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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What year was Y914 BGD registered?

Y914 BGD is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 July 2001.

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