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Y951 MBW

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

173,253 mi
Last recorded173,253 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY951 MBW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 173,253 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 173,160 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2019 167,715 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 167,715 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 165,065 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 165,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 161,350 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 156,512 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 149,889 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 149,889 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 143,608 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2014 143,607 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 131,893 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)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 119,696 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r and n/s/r tyre side walls perished

Pass 15 Apr 2011 104,869 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 104,869 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 92,020 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 92,020 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 82,002 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 82,002 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 72,153 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 71,254 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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Y951 MBW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y951 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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Y951 MBW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 June 2001.

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