MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,035 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
various suspension component corroded
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side very low effort (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
various suspension component corroded
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front both sides sill slightly damage (jacking point area)
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
engine management light on
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits reading = 1.060 (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
centre exhaust joint minor blow
centre silencer outer cover deteriorating
chips in windscreen
front subframe and suspension arms / rear axle beam / rear brake hose ferrules / fuel tank straps / exhaust system - corroding
nearside front tyre close to limit 2mm
Exhaust sleve at the centre of the exhaust is corroded.
O/S/R tyre perished.
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust sleve at the centre of the exhaust is corroded.
O/S/R tyre perished.
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
exhaust clamp poor on centre section
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
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Y973 MBW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.
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 Y973 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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Y973 MBW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 June 2001.
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