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Y276 MRE

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

136,984 mi
Last recorded136,984 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY276 MRE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 136,984 miles

Nearside Front indicator lens missing

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both subframes are corroded

fuel tank straps are corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2018 136,984 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front indicator lens missing

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both subframes are corroded

fuel tank straps are corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2017 126,272 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2017 126,266 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both rear flexis hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe excessively corroded off side to cylinder rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle rear axle 35% out of balance (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases blowing at centre and rear and mounting deteriorated (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 117,554 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2016 117,552 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Centre heat shield (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 109,041 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 105,368 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 101,068 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f sill damaged

Pass 11 Jul 2013 101,068 miles

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

n/s/f sill damaged

Pass 10 Jul 2012 98,035 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2012 98,035 miles

Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 93,238 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 93,289 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 88,981 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 83,655 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 83,655 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 77,553 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 77,553 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 73,649 miles

both rear bump stops are in poor condition

Pass 18 Jul 2006 68,868 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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Y276 MRE is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 Y276 MRE, 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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Y276 MRE is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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