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Y182 GHB

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

177,742 mi
Last recorded177,742 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY182 GHB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 177,742 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment N/s , o/s (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel N/s , o/s inner track rod joints (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 177,742 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment N/s , o/s (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel N/s , o/s inner track rod joints (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 171,907 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel N/s , o/s inner track rod joints (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 171,907 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel N/s , o/s inner track rod joints (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 164,371 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

chip out of tyre wall o/s/r did not reach core

tyre wear inside edge o.s/r

Pass 4 Oct 2013 159,870 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

deep cut in offside rear tyre outer sidewall no ply visable at present

slight play in inner steering rack arms both sides

Fail 2 Oct 2013 159,869 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

deep cut in offside rear tyre outer sidewall no ply visable at present

slight play in inner steering rack arms both sides

Pass 20 Aug 2012 156,918 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 147,307 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 147,307 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake disc's in poor condition

Pass 7 Jun 2010 124,595 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 93,156 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 69,251 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 58,294 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 48,675 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 48,670 miles

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

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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Y182 GHB is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y182 GHB, 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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Y182 GHB is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 March 2001.

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