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Y957 NTW

2001 Skoda Octavia

Maroon Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

168,825 mi
Last recorded168,825 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY957 NTW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 168,825 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 158,228 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear connecting sleeve cracked (6.1.2 (a))

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

general under-body corrosion

Fail 22 Feb 2020 157,093 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested started emissions test and co & lambda long way. when to full cat test and then having issues with hang up check so aborted test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective rear connecting sleeve cracked (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

general under-body corrosion

Pass 7 Feb 2019 152,860 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 6 Feb 2019 152,852 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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 7 Feb 2018 147,600 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 142,234 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 137,016 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 137,016 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 130,107 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 125,108 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 119,822 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 115,382 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 113,865 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 9 Jun 2011 105,667 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 105,667 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 95,520 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 85,886 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 77,873 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 69,205 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 60,322 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2006 60,249 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leak

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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Y957 NTW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Maroon with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 Y957 NTW, 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 Y957 NTW registered?

Y957 NTW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 July 2001.

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