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Y981 MBW

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

122,807 mi
Last recorded122,807 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY981 MBW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2016 122,807 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 115,223 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 109,839 miles

Front tyres wearing low on inner edges of tread.

Fail 5 Jun 2014 109,837 miles

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

2 centre brake pipes heavily rusted.

Bush on nearside front suspension lower arm starting to tear.

Front tyres wearing low on inner edges of tread.

Pass 23 May 2013 104,985 miles

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded.

Fail 23 May 2013 104,985 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded.

Pass 11 Jun 2012 94,876 miles

Rear silencer showing signs of heavy rusting.

Fail 11 Jun 2012 94,876 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge of tread.

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

Rear tyres wearing low

Pass 10 Jun 2011 83,544 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing low on tread.

Fail 10 Jun 2011 83,541 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear tyre wearing low on tread.

Pass 19 May 2010 74,707 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 67,403 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 58,759 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 50,445 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 50,436 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2006 40,163 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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Y981 MBW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y981 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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Y981 MBW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 June 2001.

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