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Y161 RDD

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

213,886 mi
Last recorded213,886 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY161 RDD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 213,886 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 209,686 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 206,433 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 205,505 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 200,286 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 196,627 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 191,529 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 187,460 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 182,702 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 176,497 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 168,887 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 158,648 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 6 Mar 2012 148,835 miles

REAR WIPER BLADE WORN

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Mar 2012 148,778 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

REAR WIPER BLADE WORN

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 134,941 miles

UNDERTRAY FITTEDNOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF TEST ITEMS

Fail 3 Mar 2011 134,941 miles

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

UNDERTRAY FITTEDNOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF TEST ITEMS

Pass 4 Mar 2010 120,950 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 108,723 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 93,801 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 81,790 miles

rear bump stops broken

Pass 28 Feb 2006 69,206 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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Y161 RDD is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 Y161 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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What year was Y161 RDD registered?

Y161 RDD is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y161 RDD shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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