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Y989 MBW

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,391 mi
Last recorded136,391 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY989 MBW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 136,391 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2025 132,437 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2025 132,437 miles

Front Position lamp not working nearside&offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 128,367 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 124,681 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2016 122,376 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management light on

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 110,817 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 105,677 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 99,180 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 94,653 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 88,496 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 88,496 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Jul 2010 79,945 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 79,945 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 70,669 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 59,786 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 59,786 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 49,937 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 43,149 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 43,149 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Jun 2006 42,522 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.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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Y989 MBW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y989 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 Y989 MBW registered?

Y989 MBW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 June 2001.

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The MOT history for Y989 MBW shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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