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Y278 RNU

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

187,363 mi
Last recorded187,363 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY278 RNU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2020 187,363 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and missing indicator lens (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 187,344 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded really badly disc is chipping from corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear wheel has restricted movement cant spin it to inspect the tyre or bearing fully

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and missing indicator lens (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 177,331 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Spare tyre defective missing ()

steel wheel on o/s rear

Fail 29 Apr 2019 177,331 miles

Exhaust system insecure middle (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Spare tyre defective missing ()

steel wheel on o/s rear

Pass 5 May 2018 167,126 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 163,755 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 150,715 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 130,460 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 130,452 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 111,525 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 90,375 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 90,364 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 86,064 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 84,391 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 83,100 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight play in osf and nsf top suspension mountings

tyre readings osf 5mm nsf 9mm osr 7mm nsr 7mm

Pass 16 Feb 2008 82,050 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 82,050 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2007 77,451 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 77,431 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 73,054 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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Y278 RNU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y278 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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Y278 RNU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 August 2001.

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