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Y254 RBD

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

114,295 mi
Last recorded114,295 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY254 RBD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 114,295 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 107,547 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 107,547 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 100,194 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 99,538 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear bump stop perished

Pass 20 Apr 2017 97,111 miles

Front lower arms worn

Rear bump stops broken up

Pass 27 Apr 2016 93,249 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 89,409 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 84,975 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2014 84,972 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear coil springs corroded

n/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2013 79,782 miles

front brakes just in balance

Pass 16 Mar 2012 74,802 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 70,982 miles

rear shock absorber covers deteriating

Pass 1 Apr 2010 67,273 miles

rear shock absorber covers deteriating

Pass 24 Mar 2009 62,021 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

n/s rear and both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 24 Mar 2009 62,021 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

n/s rear and both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 28 Mar 2008 58,116 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 58,116 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 53,825 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 53,807 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 48,810 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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Y254 RBD 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 76.2%.

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 Y254 RBD, 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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Y254 RBD is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 May 2001.

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