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Y834 VHR

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

223,899 mi
Last recorded223,899 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY834 VHR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 223,899 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 223,899 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 213,334 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEREING ON INNER AND OUTER EGES

Fail 20 May 2019 213,334 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEREING ON INNER AND OUTER EGES

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 205,086 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2017 194,986 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 185,224 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2015 176,909 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 5 May 2015 176,909 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 29 May 2014 169,199 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge close to limit

Fail 28 May 2014 169,199 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge close to limit

Pass 28 May 2013 158,229 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 152,997 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 148,642 miles

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

front brake discs grooved

Pass 22 Jun 2009 137,508 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 137,508 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 121,752 miles

nearside front c.v. boot, begining to deteriorate.

Pass 17 Jul 2007 105,115 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 104,480 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 87,661 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 67,483 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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Y834 VHR is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y834 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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Y834 VHR is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 June 2001.

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