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Y936 GWV

2001 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

103,270 mi
Last recorded103,270 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY936 GWV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 103,270 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 103,270 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 101,429 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 101,412 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat missing (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light clear cover missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 99,725 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2020 99,725 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 94,214 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 90,991 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 90,991 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 87,216 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 84,185 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Wiper linkage stiff - Wipers operate slowly

Fail 23 Jul 2016 84,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Wiper linkage stiff - Wipers operate slowly

Pass 1 Aug 2015 81,304 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2015 81,304 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 76,549 miles

center exhaust bracket broken but not affecting security of exhaust

slight brake binding near side rear near side rear disc corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2013 71,717 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2013 71,714 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 66,691 miles

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

Nearside and offside front tyres wearing heavily on inner edges.

Pass 8 Jul 2011 63,293 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 57,749 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 51,773 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 45,222 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 39,025 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 31,860 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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Y936 GWV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 Y936 GWV, 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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Y936 GWV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 July 2001.

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