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Y971 GDW

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

259,413 mi
Last recorded259,413 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY971 GDW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 259,413 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also flexible pipe worn (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2019 259,412 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also flexible pipe worn (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 250,581 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust flexible pipe worn

Pass 13 Oct 2017 232,061 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi worn (7.1.2)

Offside Front drivers door modified but works.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 212,705 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 202,494 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive nearside and offside front sills (5.2.6)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 202,494 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive nearside and offside front sills (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 187,309 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 187,309 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres out of shape, low on tread and perished

Pass 18 Oct 2013 174,722 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

part of centre stop lamp not working

Pass 2 Oct 2012 156,547 miles

Both outer sills have damage.

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 Sep 2012 156,380 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both outer sills have damage.

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 138,384 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

damage to o/s and n/s sill lip's

Pass 2 Oct 2010 124,584 miles

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

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

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

both front sidelamps dim

front brake discs worn

Fail 1 Oct 2010 124,573 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front sidelamps dim

front brake discs worn

Pass 30 Sep 2009 116,755 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 106,221 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 106,221 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 97,758 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2007 97,758 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 95,303 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 86,354 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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Y971 GDW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 Y971 GDW, 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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Y971 GDW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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