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A8 PVH

2001 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,176 mi
Last recorded112,176 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 PVH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2018 112,176 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases just after catalytic converter (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front indicator lens damaged

Nearside Rear foot well wet through

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

steel rim fitted to the o/s/r

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2017 105,571 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished and cracked in the tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished and cracked in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre is perished and cracked in the tread

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

front discs weathered

undertrays fitted

Fail 30 Mar 2017 105,544 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished and cracked in the tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished and cracked in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre is perished and cracked in the tread

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

front discs weathered

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2016 99,132 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Apr 2016 99,132 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2015 88,761 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Apr 2015 88,761 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2014 72,658 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

both front tyres + both rear tyres perished

nearside sill damaged

offside sill damaged

Pass 6 Apr 2013 63,317 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 63,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 59,906 miles

all brake discs worn

air bag light on

Fail 19 Apr 2012 59,904 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all brake discs worn

air bag light on

Pass 16 Apr 2011 54,960 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake discs worn

Pass 9 Apr 2010 50,430 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 45,970 miles

Air bag light on.

Offside Front Lower Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 40,968 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 35,977 miles

air bag lamp illuminated !!!

wiper blades poor !!!

Pass 12 Apr 2006 31,112 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front tyres perished

n/s/r tyre slight uneaven tread wear

nail in tyre

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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A8 PVH is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A8 PVH, 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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A8 PVH is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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