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B16 RFD

2001 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

137,931 mi
Last recorded137,931 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 RFD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2021 137,931 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all four showing slight white. (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jul 2021 137,931 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all four showing slight white. (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 136,550 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 134,918 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 130,828 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

slight play front top mounts

Fail 12 Jul 2018 130,828 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

slight play front top mounts

Pass 17 Jul 2017 126,369 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 116,332 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 109,817 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 104,875 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 100,282 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 97,271 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 92,684 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 89,147 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 83,426 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 77,846 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 71,400 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 63,828 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 63,828 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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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B16 RFD is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 B16 RFD, 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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B16 RFD is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 July 2001.

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