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Y567 RSO

2001 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

211,100 mi
Last recorded211,100 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY567 RSO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2012 211,100 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2012 211,105 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 193,021 miles

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)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 173,830 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 173,578 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 152,122 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 129,381 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 129,341 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 104,374 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 104,374 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2006 84,959 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 84,959 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2005 54,614 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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Y567 RSO is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y567 RSO, 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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Y567 RSO is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2001.

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