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Y976 MWL

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

127,169 mi
Last recorded127,169 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY976 MWL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 127,169 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

both side sills slightly damaged

Pass 29 Oct 2015 121,348 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 113,860 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine light on

Fail 23 Oct 2014 113,860 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine light on

Pass 7 Oct 2013 105,003 miles

engine management light on dash

Pass 5 Oct 2012 99,021 miles

engine diagnostics light on

front number plate

when was cambelt change?

Pass 4 Oct 2011 91,713 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 83,679 miles

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

WHEN WAS CAMBELT CHANGE?

Pass 4 Jun 2009 74,303 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 65,107 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2007 56,840 miles

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)

engine check light on

engine oil light on

n/s front tyre cut in outer sidewall

passengers door mirror glass broken

Pass 24 May 2006 48,319 miles
Pass 23 May 2005 39,901 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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Y976 MWL is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 Y976 MWL, 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 Y976 MWL registered?

Y976 MWL is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 April 2001.

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