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Y158 RDD

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

233,899 mi
Last recorded233,899 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY158 RDD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 233,899 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill rail (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill rail (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 224,345 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 224,338 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 215,035 miles

Brake pedal spongy

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 19 Jan 2022 204,549 miles

Service brake pedal has slight travel/ spongy.

Pass 11 Feb 2021 196,984 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 196,984 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal travels almost to the floor/feels spongy, requires repair or adjustment.

Pass 11 Feb 2020 191,490 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 10 Dec 2019 190,599 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 181,391 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2018 181,360 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 171,915 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 2 Jan 2018 171,902 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearward facing bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearward facing bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 164,859 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2017 164,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 155,309 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2014 147,242 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

side engine covers partially loose

Pass 2 Jan 2014 133,207 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)

Fail 28 Dec 2013 133,207 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 122,914 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Dec 2012 122,914 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 7 Dec 2011 111,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 111,643 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 101,331 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 101,331 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 87,218 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2010 87,218 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Feb 2009 75,911 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 75,911 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 64,982 miles

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

Reverse lights not working

Fail 7 Feb 2008 64,979 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Reverse lights not working

Pass 21 Feb 2007 51,349 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 41,934 miles

passenger wiper blade has slight split. rear brakes getting noisy.

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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Y158 RDD is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 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 Y158 RDD, 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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Y158 RDD is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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