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Y977 GWV

2001 Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,886 mi
Last recorded141,886 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2007
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI147,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY977 GWV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia Ambiente TDI
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2007 141,886 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 114,238 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 114,238 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI?

Based on 2,377 MOT tests across 641 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
8,059
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
641
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28
Registration plate lamp not working 13
Stop lamp not working 12
Direction indicator incorrect colour 10
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8
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Y977 GWV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 147,124 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y977 GWV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y977 GWV registered?

Y977 GWV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI, first registered on 16 July 2001.

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The MOT history for Y977 GWV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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