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Y997 MWL

2001 Skoda Octavia

Orange Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

130,086 mi
Last recorded130,086 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY997 MWL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2013 130,086 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s wing mirror secured with tape

Fail 19 Oct 2013 130,049 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s wing mirror secured with tape

Pass 10 Oct 2012 122,014 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 122,000 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 118,745 miles

exhaust joint-pipe clamps very corroded.

Fail 14 Oct 2011 118,745 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

exhaust heat shield insecure.

exhaust joint-pipe clamps very corroded.

Pass 7 Oct 2010 113,833 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 113,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

nearside and offside rear brake disc some edge corrosion and wear .

Pass 19 Oct 2009 109,612 miles

some edge corrosion and wear of all brake disc's.

Pass 20 Oct 2008 105,953 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 99,640 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 99,640 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 91,987 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 76,982 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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Y997 MWL is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 Y997 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 Y997 MWL registered?

Y997 MWL is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 April 2001.

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