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Y914 MRB

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

151,740 mi
Last recorded151,740 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY914 MRB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2019 151,740 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 148,866 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 148,866 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 137,691 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 137,691 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 125,900 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 125,834 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 115,488 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 115,488 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 107,187 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 107,187 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 97,275 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2012 88,712 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 88,712 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2011 80,905 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre exhaust mounting fractured

offside front tyre devoid of tread inner edge

Pass 30 Aug 2011 80,905 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre exhaust mounting fractured

offside front tyre devoid of tread inner edge

Pass 29 Jul 2010 69,987 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2010 69,980 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 61,643 miles

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

drivers door mirror glass damaged

engine under tray fitted

Fail 27 Aug 2008 53,833 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 53,833 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 44,955 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 37,383 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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Y914 MRB is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 MRB, 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 MRB registered?

Y914 MRB is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 July 2001.

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