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Y837 TOH

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

256,739 mi
Last recorded256,739 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY837 TOH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2018 256,739 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe flex section (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box mounting brackets snapped off (7.1.1)

Nearside front brake application uneven grabbing (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Central Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick no friction material left on pad (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened excessively worn due to no friction material on brake pad (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and low on tread on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front low on tread on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to both sills

exhaust smokey on idle

oil filler cap missing

Pass 29 Mar 2017 233,257 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2017 232,675 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 223,632 miles

Nail in O/S/F tyre

O/S/R hand brake leaver on the caliper doesn't return fully to the stop but the brake isn't binding

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chips (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 209,823 miles

One exhaust mount is broken but exhaust is still adequately supported

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 193,849 miles

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2013 179,152 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 170,562 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Fail 3 Feb 2012 170,562 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 3 Feb 2011 160,975 miles

Both rear shock absorber buffers split

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 151,744 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

rear shock absorber buffers broken

Fail 4 Feb 2010 151,744 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

rear shock absorber buffers broken

Pass 29 Jan 2009 142,342 miles

rear tyres only worn on edges .

Pass 23 Jan 2008 132,541 miles

Slight corrosion build up on inner edge of rear discs

Pass 5 Feb 2007 123,315 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 114,792 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 114,792 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

bonnet catch stiff operation hard to open

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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Y837 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 Y837 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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Y837 TOH is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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