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Y881 VBF

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,620 mi
Last recorded111,620 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY881 VBF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2014 111,620 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

centre exhaust mount not attached system still supported

Fail 11 Feb 2014 111,619 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

centre exhaust mount not attached system still supported

Pass 13 Feb 2013 107,746 miles

Oil leak

centre exhaust mount not attached system still supported

Pass 7 Feb 2012 103,315 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre exhaust mount deteriorated

Fail 7 Feb 2012 103,309 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre exhaust mount deteriorated

Pass 10 Feb 2011 99,048 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

all brake discs pitted and worn

Fail 10 Feb 2011 99,046 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

all brake discs pitted and worn

Pass 10 Feb 2010 94,907 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 94,777 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009
Pass 18 Jan 2008 75,132 miles

exhaust centre support bracket weld broken

Fail 18 Jan 2008 75,132 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

exhaust centre support bracket weld broken

Pass 23 Jan 2007 66,912 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

rear tyres getting low

Pass 7 Feb 2006 58,129 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 58,129 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

all discs starting to corrode

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front pads low

n/s/r bump stop just starting to perish

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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Y881 VBF is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y881 VBF, 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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Y881 VBF is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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