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Y918 MBW

2001 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

122,602 mi
Last recorded122,602 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY918 MBW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 122,602 miles

All rubber bushes cracking due to age front and rear

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/s n/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle underbody has slight surface rust

Fail 4 Apr 2022 122,602 miles

All rubber bushes cracking due to age front and rear

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/s n/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle underbody has slight surface rust

Pass 6 Mar 2020 121,987 miles

Nearside Front indicator lens cover missing

Fail 6 Mar 2020 121,987 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front indicator lens cover missing

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 120,867 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 118,824 miles

Engine management light on

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

Fail 14 Mar 2018 118,824 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine management light on

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 116,306 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2017 116,306 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 114,901 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2015 111,746 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 111,746 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 109,302 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 109,302 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 103,991 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNTING WORN

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 4 May 2012 96,265 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 89,741 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 89,741 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 82,654 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 75,397 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 67,978 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 60,529 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 53,785 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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Y918 MBW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 Y918 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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What year was Y918 MBW registered?

Y918 MBW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 June 2001.

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