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Y266 RNU

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

168,682 mi
Last recorded168,682 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY266 RNU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 168,682 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 168,672 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 164,678 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 156,922 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 156,922 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 151,590 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 151,570 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 146,495 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 142,940 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 142,923 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

rear side lights different brightness

Pass 28 Dec 2019 138,253 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 131,056 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 131,054 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Dec 2017 125,051 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 119,125 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jan 2016 112,264 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Jan 2016 112,264 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 101,647 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 101,647 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 94,830 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 89,072 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2013 89,052 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 83,506 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 83,506 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 76,871 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 70,155 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 52,567 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Jan 2009 62,567 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 62,563 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 54,488 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 54,424 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 45,636 miles

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

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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Y266 RNU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 Y266 RNU, 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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Y266 RNU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 July 2001.

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