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Y989 MWL

2001 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

119,280 mi
Last recorded119,280 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY989 MWL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2017 119,280 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2017 119,280 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 110,849 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 110,849 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 109,213 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 105,339 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Nov 2014 105,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Dec 2013 100,307 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 95,872 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 85,733 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 79,126 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)

Rear coil springs corroding.

Pass 10 Mar 2010 71,366 miles

nearside rear brake disc starting to corrode

offside inner driveshaft gaitor starting to leak

Pass 10 Mar 2009 64,649 miles

Both front brake disc inner surfaces starting to corrode.

Pass 17 Mar 2008 56,992 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 48,533 miles

Both rear tyres tread depths 2mm.

Pass 23 Mar 2006 41,283 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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Y989 MWL is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 Y989 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 Y989 MWL registered?

Y989 MWL is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 April 2001.

Is Y989 MWL safe to buy?

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