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P14 VRS

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,364 mi
Last recorded162,364 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP14 VRS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2015 162,364 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 155,938 miles

Tyres ; n/s/r & o/s/r cracking & tread low inner edge

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Fail 3 Jun 2014 155,938 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Tyres ; n/s/r & o/s/r cracking & tread low inner edge

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 5 Jun 2013 148,722 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 141,930 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine light on

Pass 2 Jun 2011 134,929 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhauast rubbing on fuel tank heat shield

nearside outer hand brake cable in poor condition at axle clip

Pass 9 Jun 2010 128,993 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyre valves perished

brake warning light on

Fail 7 Jun 2010 128,967 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyre valves perished

brake warning light on

Pass 12 Jun 2009 123,422 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 11 Jun 2009 123,392 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 18 May 2009 123,306 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2008 117,376 miles

baby seat fitted to offside and nearside rear seats

both front discs worn

both rack gaitors starting to perish

Fail 18 May 2008 117,102 miles

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

baby seat fitted to offside and nearside rear seats

both front discs worn

both rack gaitors starting to perish

Pass 21 May 2007 110,521 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 101,248 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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P14 VRS is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 P14 VRS, 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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P14 VRS is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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