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Y961 MBW

2001 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

86,464 mi
Last recorded86,464 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY961 MBW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 86,464 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 86,464 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid x2 (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 78,852 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 77,211 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 77,210 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 75,714 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 73,968 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 73,967 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 72,008 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 68,628 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 65,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 65,704 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 62,286 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 58,515 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007
Fail 10 Aug 2007

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 51,660 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2005 48,003 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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Y961 MBW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y961 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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What year was Y961 MBW registered?

Y961 MBW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 June 2001.

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