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Y993 XBH

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

154,730 mi
Last recorded154,730 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY993 XBH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2018 154,730 miles

exhaust leak @ rear joint

front no. plate damaged

nsf shocker damp

oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2017 145,978 miles

oil leak

Fail 18 Dec 2017 145,978 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

oil leak

osf tyre worn excessively on inner edge

Pass 5 Dec 2016 136,783 miles

EML on

oil leak

osf suspension arm inner bush separating

surface corrosion on n/s front to rear brake pipe

Fail 5 Dec 2016 136,783 miles

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

EML on

oil leak

osf suspension arm inner bush separating

osr footbrake fluctuating

surface corrosion on n/s front to rear brake pipe

Pass 15 Dec 2015 128,726 miles

EML on

heavy surface corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

nsr/osr footbrakes fluctuating but not excessively

oil leak

osf suspension arm bush separating

Fail 14 Dec 2015 128,704 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

EML on

heavy surface corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

nsr/osr footbrakes fluctuating but not excessively

oil leak

osf suspension arm bush separating

osf tyre on limit

Pass 9 Dec 2014 119,136 miles

front suspension arm bushes separating

indicators becoming discoloured

oil leak

surface corrosion on n/s front to rear brake pipe

Fail 9 Dec 2014 119,136 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front suspension arm bushes separating

indicators becoming discoloured

oil leak

surface corrosion on n/s front to rear brake pipe

Pass 11 Dec 2013 110,145 miles

oil leak

osf suspension arm bush separating

Fail 11 Dec 2013 110,145 miles

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

exhaust leak @ centre joint

oil leak

osf suspension arm bush separating

Pass 11 Dec 2012 100,508 miles

oil leak

windscreen damaged

Fail 11 Dec 2012 100,503 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

EML on

oil leak

rear wiper split

windscreen damaged

Pass 6 Dec 2011 91,863 miles

nsr tyre on limit

centre exhaust bracket insecure

e.m.l. on

Pass 14 Dec 2010 83,647 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 73,918 miles

centre exhaust bracket becoming insecure

w/screen damage

Fail 4 Dec 2009 73,918 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

centre exhaust bracket becoming insecure

w/screen damage

Pass 10 Dec 2008 63,753 miles

w/screen damage

Fail 6 Dec 2008 63,497 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

w/screen damage

Pass 12 Dec 2007 52,249 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 43,874 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 43,874 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2005 36,340 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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Y993 XBH is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 Y993 XBH, 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 Y993 XBH registered?

Y993 XBH is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 July 2001.

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