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Y356 RDF

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

102,511 mi
Last recorded102,511 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY356 RDF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 102,511 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 102,471 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides worn and corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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OIL LEAK

Pass 30 Apr 2015 94,766 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Apr 2014 87,698 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Slight freeplay in nearside and offside of the steering rack at time of test.

Fail 19 Apr 2014 87,698 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Slight freeplay in nearside and offside of the steering rack at time of test.

Unable to check boot area due to items in boot at time of test.

Unable to check nearside rear seat due to childseat fitted at time of test.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2013 80,571 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 73,948 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 65,500 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside + offside front discs are corroded

offside + nearside rear discs are corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2010 62,260 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 61,635 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 61,174 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 61,174 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 55,024 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 55,024 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 Mar 2006 45,299 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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Y356 RDF is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y356 RDF, 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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Y356 RDF is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 March 2001.

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