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Y839 VHR

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

115,813 mi
Last recorded115,813 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY839 VHR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2021 115,813 miles

1 of 14 brake light not working

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Dec 2021 115,813 miles

1 of 14 brake light not working

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 109,293 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket brokon from exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2019 101,260 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 101,166 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2018 96,917 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

steel wheel fitted to nearside front

Fail 23 May 2018 96,725 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked in yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

steel wheel fitted to nearside front

Pass 25 Apr 2017 88,257 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 78,016 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 77,991 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 70,873 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 54,345 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 50,895 miles

servo pipe starting to split.

Pass 1 May 2012 46,607 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 42,274 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 39,340 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 36,882 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 33,653 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 29,749 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 24,955 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2005 20,691 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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Y839 VHR is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 Y839 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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Y839 VHR is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 June 2001.

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