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Y941 VMR

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

212,611 mi
Last recorded212,611 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY941 VMR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 212,611 miles

Nearside Front indicator light loose but secure

Offside number plate light dim

Offside wing mirror damaged

Rear bump stops deteriorated

Rear exhaust hanger rusty

Rear indicator bulbs going white

Fail 6 Jul 2016 212,611 miles

Nearside Front indicator light loose but secure

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

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

Offside number plate light dim

Offside wing mirror damaged

Rear bump stops deteriorated

Rear exhaust hanger rusty

Rear indicator bulbs going white

Pass 2 Jul 2015 202,497 miles

Rear indicator bulbs going white

Fail 2 Jul 2015 202,497 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

O/S/R shock absorber has damp stain

Rear indicator bulbs going white

Pass 4 Jul 2014 192,237 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear shock absorbers damp

Pass 27 Jun 2013 182,063 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jun 2013 182,063 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2012 169,832 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jul 2012 169,832 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2011 154,904 miles

all under panels in place

slight play in steering rack

wish bone bushes deteriorated

Pass 5 Jul 2010 139,303 miles

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)

all under panels in place

front disc scruffy

Fail 5 Jul 2010 139,302 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

all under panels in place

front disc scruffy

Pass 7 Jul 2009 125,952 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all under panels in place

front wish bone rear bushes deteriorated

Pass 8 Jul 2008 114,602 miles

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

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

all under panels inplace

o/s/f tyre 3mm

o/s/r 3mm

Pass 29 Jun 2007 100,599 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Jun 2007 100,599 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 87,280 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2005 73,734 miles

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

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

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 VMR is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y941 VMR, 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 Y941 VMR registered?

Y941 VMR is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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