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Y253 VHL

2001 Skoda Octavia

Orange Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,224 mi
Last recorded177,224 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY253 VHL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2015 177,224 miles

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

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

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

coolant leak

Pass 28 Aug 2014 168,267 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

front tyres worn bald on edges, nearside rear also bald on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn to leagal limit

slight coolant leak at rear of engine

Fail 27 Aug 2014 168,265 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

front tyres worn bald on edges, nearside rear also bald on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn to leagal limit

slight coolant leak at rear of engine

Fail 15 Aug 2013 160,223 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2013 160,223 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2012 152,056 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Aug 2012 151,991 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 143,397 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 143,397 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Sep 2010 135,144 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 126,378 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 117,669 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 117,478 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 108,320 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 101,532 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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Y253 VHL is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,984cc 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 Y253 VHL, 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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Y253 VHL is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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