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Y476 RSS

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

137,498 mi
Last recorded137,498 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY476 RSS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 137,498 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 137,256 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.42 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 133,032 miles

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

Suspension components rusty

Fail 14 Jun 2021 133,032 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Floor area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Suspension components rusty

Pass 30 Jun 2020 130,649 miles

Additional centre console/arm rest restricting full operation of parking brake lever

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm @ 175/80 r14 T (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm @ 175/80 r14 T (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 125,786 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive misting on sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 125,786 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive misting on sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 120,343 miles

front number plate cracked.

slight coolant leak at rad.

Pass 28 Jun 2017 118,184 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

engine management light on

Fail 28 Jun 2017 118,183 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play nearside steering rack track rod inner joint worn (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 30 Jun 2016 108,181 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyc convertor (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber 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)

slight play at nearside steering rack end

Pass 29 Jun 2015 97,683 miles

offside rear tyre slightly cracked on inner edge of tread

Pass 6 Jun 2014 87,112 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 78,467 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 70,844 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 67,001 miles

L/H/R TYRE WEARING SLIGHTLY AT OUTER EDGE.

VARIOUS MARKS AT BODY.

Pass 23 Jun 2010 62,231 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 56,329 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 50,088 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 43,542 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 37,488 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 28,834 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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Y476 RSS is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y476 RSS, 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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Y476 RSS is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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