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Y982 MBW

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,196 mi
Last recorded89,196 miles
Recorded on29 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY982 MBW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2012 89,196 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 81,091 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 81,390 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 May 2010 75,399 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 75,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 20 May 2009 69,733 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 62,173 miles

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

emission up and down (engine management light on)

Pass 16 May 2007 55,139 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 48,648 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 43,162 miles

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

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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Y982 MBW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y982 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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What year was Y982 MBW registered?

Y982 MBW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 June 2001.

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