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R18 BLY

2001 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

117,629 mi
Last recorded117,629 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR18 BLY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 117,629 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 117,600 miles

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

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside 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 Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail loose (6.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

front floors damaged

front tyres different sizes to rears

damage to both front chassis legs

damage to both front outer sills

o/s/r tyre on limit & cracked with age

sun strip poor

Pass 27 Mar 2015 112,645 miles

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

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

nearside steering arm has play in inner joint

Pass 7 Mar 2014 105,327 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 97,003 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 14 Jul 2011 92,775 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 86,453 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 85,418 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 72,611 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 59,702 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 49,273 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 49,269 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2005 48,246 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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R18 BLY is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R18 BLY, 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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R18 BLY is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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