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Y959 MBW

2001 Skoda Octavia

Bronze Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

130,839 mi
Last recorded130,839 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY959 MBW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 130,839 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2022 130,839 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 111,917 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split and bebonding from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split and debonding from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2021 111,917 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split and bebonding from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split and debonding from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 98,178 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 98,178 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 83,632 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 69,694 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 17 May 2018 69,694 miles

under tray fitted

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 11 May 2017 68,067 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 66,707 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under tray fitted

Pass 14 May 2015 65,248 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2014 63,955 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2013 62,209 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 62,209 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 21 May 2012 598,993 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2012 59,893 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 57,230 miles

Lower wishbone bushes deteriorated

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 May 2010 54,698 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 52,920 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 52,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 15 May 2008 50,521 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 May 2008 50,521 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 May 2007 48,763 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 46,047 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 46,047 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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Y959 MBW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Bronze with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 Y959 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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Y959 MBW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 June 2001.

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