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B23 TSH

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

139,775 mi
Last recorded139,775 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB23 TSH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 139,775 miles

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

Offside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected (1.1.21 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 139,747 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 137,227 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 134,033 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 131,451 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 131,451 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 129,419 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 126,192 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 122,320 miles

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

both front & rear brake discs slightly corroded

both rear shockabsorber bump stops worn

Fail 2 Jun 2018 122,320 miles

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

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

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

both front & rear brake discs slightly corroded

both rear shockabsorber bump stops worn

Pass 8 Jun 2017 118,854 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 114,593 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 110,030 miles

n/s/f tyre direction is facing the wrong way

Pass 3 Jun 2014 104,285 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 99,531 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 93,561 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 86,162 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 86,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 May 2010 78,027 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 71,513 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 62,312 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 53,741 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 44,983 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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B23 TSH is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 B23 TSH, 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 B23 TSH registered?

B23 TSH is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 July 2001.

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