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Y933 MBW

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,701 mi
Last recorded101,701 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY933 MBW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2021 101,701 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 99,548 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 97,427 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 97,421 miles

Central Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 96,643 miles

Offside Rear tyre gas splits on the sidewall

Rear brake discs worn

Rear brakes binding

brake pedal sinks

Pass 15 Mar 2017 95,894 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 95,791 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2016 94,590 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 87,433 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake pedal sinks slighty under pressure

exhaust has corrosion in places

Pass 27 Feb 2014 84,743 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

brake pedal travel has travel

driver seat belt clip working but button needs to be depressed to let clip in

Pass 7 Mar 2013 82,326 miles

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

off side front disks slightly pitted

Fail 7 Mar 2012 79,343 miles

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

engine light on

Pass 7 Mar 2012 79,343 miles

engine light on

Pass 8 Mar 2011 76,001 miles

all brake disks slightly pitted

exhaust centre mount slightly loose

Pass 8 Mar 2010 70,710 miles

Brake foot pedal low but still has som e reserve travel

Drivers seatbelt ancorage slighty sticky but still works

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

Fail 4 Mar 2010 70,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake foot pedal low but still has som e reserve travel

Drivers seatbelt ancorage slighty sticky but still works

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 65,666 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

drivers seat belt slightly stiff to insert

offside front headlamp washers missing

Pass 14 Feb 2008 60,803 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 60,803 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 56,748 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 51,979 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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Y933 MBW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y933 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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Y933 MBW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 June 2001.

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