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Y54 RFH

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

141,666 mi
Last recorded141,666 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY54 RFH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2020 141,666 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Corroded and broken off but the system is still supported. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 137,474 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 137,474 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Brake effort very low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 132,367 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 132,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 124,687 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 124,685 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 119,639 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

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

both front indicator lenses missing

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

drivers seat seatbelt clasp slightly faulty

exhaust centre mount deteriorated

sills slightly damaged

Fail 4 Nov 2016 119,639 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

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

both front indicator lenses missing

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

drivers seat seatbelt clasp slightly faulty

exhaust centre mount deteriorated

sills slightly damaged

Pass 5 Nov 2015 112,067 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured on limit (1.4.A.2f)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

front lower suspension arm rear bushes showing deteriorated

rear suspension coil springs slightly corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2015 112,067 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release o/s clasp (5.2.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured on limit (1.4.A.2f)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

front lower suspension arm rear bushes showing deteriorated

n/s rear footbrake grabbing

rear suspension coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2014 106,709 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both front lower arm bushes deteriorated

both upper front strut top mountings have slight play

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2013 98,742 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both sills slightly damaged

front lower suspension arm rear bushes showing some deterioration

Fail 22 Oct 2013 98,742 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both sills slightly damaged

front lower suspension arm rear bushes showing some deterioration

Pass 13 May 2013 94,684 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 91,667 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2012 91,667 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2011 84,076 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 31 Oct 2011 84,076 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 76,382 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 68,266 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 55,352 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2007 45,346 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 36,960 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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Y54 RFH is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey 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 Y54 RFH, 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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Y54 RFH is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 May 2001.

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