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Y58 RFH

2001 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

173,279 mi
Last recorded173,279 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY58 RFH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 173,279 miles

Handbrake lever on o/s rear caliper is not returning fully to the off position.

Metal brake pipes at rear are corroding.

Oil on engine.

Pass 7 Nov 2017 171,350 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 171,350 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 168,856 miles

Rear subframe has surface corrosion

Fail 22 Nov 2016 168,826 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake discs has major lip

Front brake pads wearing low

Rear subframe has surface corrosion

Pass 25 Nov 2015 163,064 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 156,316 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 151,005 miles

both rear shock casings insecure

front discs worn

Fail 25 Nov 2013 150,978 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

both rear shock casings insecure

front discs worn

Pass 26 Nov 2012 143,994 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 137,405 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 137,372 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear discs are worn and pitted

slight binding osr

Pass 29 Nov 2010 131,211 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 131,211 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 123,627 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear shock-absorber has slight play

Pass 2 Dec 2008 116,951 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 108,908 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 93,464 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 78,257 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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Y58 RFH is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 Y58 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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Y58 RFH is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 April 2001.

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