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Y656 RDG

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

86,515 mi
Last recorded86,515 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY656 RDG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 86,515 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2021 86,477 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 79,463 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 73,828 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 71,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 67,037 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded NS and OS (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 67,037 miles

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement NS and OS (3.5.1k)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded NS and OS (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 64,064 miles

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

coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 61,566 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 58,965 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken.

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 55,648 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 53,032 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 50,497 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 46,472 miles

Both rear tyres are perished in tread pattern.

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 41,694 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 38,590 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 35,279 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 32,070 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 29,326 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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Y656 RDG is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 Y656 RDG, 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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Y656 RDG is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 March 2001.

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