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Y941 BFS

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

272,867 mi
Last recorded272,867 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY941 BFS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 272,867 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive vehicle outer sills corroded but not to excess at the moment but will need some welding but the next test (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Dec 2021 272,866 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive vehicle outer sills corroded but not to excess at the moment but will need some welding but the next test (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 270,869 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2020 270,869 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 235,425 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 212,175 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight lift top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 182,687 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 158,677 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 158,592 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 19 May 2015 142,884 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 142,854 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2014 124,063 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 110,846 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012
Pass 23 Aug 2011
Pass 22 Aug 2009 99,604 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 89,971 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 83,230 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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Y941 BFS is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y941 BFS, 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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Y941 BFS is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 August 2001.

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