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Y836 TOH

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

130,265 mi
Last recorded130,265 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY836 TOH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 130,265 miles

Body has slight corrosion both (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

slight bodywork damage

Pass 8 Aug 2015 129,050 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

slight bodywork damage

Pass 7 Aug 2014 127,667 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight bodywork damage

Pass 19 Jul 2013 125,977 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight bodywork damage

wiper motor stiff

Pass 16 Jun 2012 123,708 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

slight bodywork damage

uneven tyre wear - advise tracking

Pass 1 Jul 2011 119,750 miles

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

body work damage

Fail 28 Jun 2011 119,706 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

body work damage

Pass 29 Jun 2010 108,968 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 317,266 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 317,266 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 291,023 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 290,759 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 254,219 miles

slight play in o/s steering rack ball end

Fail 19 Mar 2008 254,166 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

slight play in o/s steering rack ball end

Pass 26 Jun 2007 230,763 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 166,113 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)

Fail 9 Mar 2006 164,441 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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)

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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Y836 TOH is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y836 TOH, 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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Y836 TOH is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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