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B15 RAS

2001 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

256,385 mi
Last recorded256,385 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 RAS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 256,385 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test off mirror ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 249,652 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 249,652 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure New Clamp Fitted (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 247,511 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 243,658 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 240,063 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner brake pad worn close to minimum thickness (worn thin)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 237,127 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear coil springs corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2020 237,106 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner part of tyre due to deep cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre wearing close to the limit

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear tyres wearing low on tread

Pass 11 Apr 2019 230,690 miles

Front suspention arms rear compliance bushes slight movement

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear coil springs heavily corroded

centre section of exhaust mounting broken of exhaust

Pass 3 Apr 2018 224,866 miles

Rear coil springs corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 217,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside 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)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 206,790 miles

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

Rear Tyres Cracked/Perished

Pass 9 Apr 2015 197,430 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 190,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2014 190,465 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 163,496 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 175,640 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 166,797 miles

Front subframe has bad surface corrosion

Off side rear parking brake has low effort

Pass 20 Apr 2010 155,963 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2010 155,963 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 143,078 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 143,078 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 120,807 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 103,074 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 91,600 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2005 78,958 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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B15 RAS is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 B15 RAS, 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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B15 RAS is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 June 2001.

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