MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,832 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear - near rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear brake pipe plastic cover expanded due to corrosion
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear brake pipe plastic cover expanded due to corrosion
Oil leak ()
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear - near rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear brake pipe plastic cover expanded due to corrosion
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside rear brake pipe plastic cover expanded due to corrosion
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
all brake pipes plastic covering bubbeling due to water ingress and corrosion
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
all brake pipes plastic covering bubbeling due to water ingress and corrosion
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside rear disc corroded
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
nearside front tyre down to 3mm of tread on outer edge
offside front tyre down to 3mm of tread on outer edge
rear wiper split on ends
s.r.s lamp on permanantly
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
nearside front tyre down to 3mm of tread on outer edge
offside front tyre down to 3mm of tread on outer edge
rear wiper split on ends
s.r.s lamp on permanantly
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y972 DDC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 Y972 DDC, 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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Y972 DDC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 June 2001.
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