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Y833 VHR

2001 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

76,478 mi
Last recorded76,478 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY833 VHR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 76,478 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low tread and tread cracking up (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2017 76,478 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low tread and tread cracking up (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 65,563 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread low and cracking but no cord showing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 55,053 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 47,302 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 39,688 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 32,043 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 23,830 miles

all outer tyres heavy cracking

Pass 3 Jun 2010 15,119 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Jun 2010 15,119 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 14,129 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 13,208 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 12,279 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 11,469 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 9,854 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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Y833 VHR is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 Y833 VHR, 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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What year was Y833 VHR registered?

Y833 VHR is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 June 2001.

Is Y833 VHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y833 VHR shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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