MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,081 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases multiple holes along exhaust from flexi through to rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing jagged edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor to outersill multiple holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor to outersill multiple holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear outer covering swollen (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush dust cover detached (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
rear exhaust heat shield insecure
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch-jagged edge (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule By subframe (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
slight exhaust leak on centre pipe
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated by caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch-jagged edge (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule By subframe (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule By subframe (1.1.12 (f) (i))
slight exhaust leak on centre pipe
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
rear axle corroded
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
rear axle corroded
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
catalyst starting to corrode around its welded joints.
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
catalyst starting to corrode around its welded joints.
All 4 tyres starting to wear out of shape
N/S front tyre worn on inner edge and is getting low on tread (2mm) 205/55/16 w
N/S rear tyre worn on inner edge †205/55/16 w
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Y461 MRE is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 Y461 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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Y461 MRE is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 March 2001.
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