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B16 SKO

2001 Skoda Octavia

Orange Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests28 (23 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

213,420 mi
Last recorded213,420 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 SKO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

23 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 213,420 miles

Central exhaust has slight blow

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear brake looks damp

both front sills damaged

Pass 15 Sep 2025 212,745 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front top strut mounts have slight play

Fail 10 Sep 2025 212,745 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front top strut mounts have slight play

Pass 18 Sep 2024 211,960 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all underside as rear corrosion

Pass 31 Aug 2023 211,076 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front track rod as slight play

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

all rear subframe as corrosion

both front inner sills have damage

engine oil leaks

Pass 6 Sep 2022 210,393 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 209,998 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 209,724 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 209,074 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 209,074 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 208,182 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 206,582 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 204,401 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 200,875 miles

centre section exhaust sleeve loose

Fail 26 Oct 2015 200,875 miles

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

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

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

centre section exhaust sleeve loose

Pass 23 Oct 2014 194,974 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 182,676 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 182,668 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

o/s/r brake disc rusting

Pass 31 Oct 2012 176,320 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 164,099 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 164,099 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 151,221 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 138,580 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 134,533 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 122,633 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 104,673 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 83,610 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2005 68,092 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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B16 SKO is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

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 SKO, 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 SKO is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 November 2001.

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