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Y894 RDL

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

165,169 mi
Last recorded165,169 miles
Recorded on23 May 2022
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY894 RDL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2022 165,169 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 May 2022 165,169 miles

Offside Rear Body insecure wheel arch sharp edges corrosion (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 May 2021 151,400 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front OSR side wheel arch coroded

Offside Front tyre wearing unevenly

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coolant leak ()

Fail 11 May 2021 151,400 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock absorber very week (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front OSR side wheel arch coroded

Offside Front tyre wearing unevenly

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coolant leak ()

Pass 20 May 2020 147,107 miles

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear axle corroding

Pass 14 May 2019 136,193 miles

MIL light on

both front brake hoses perishing

n/s handbrake reading poor + efficiency on limit

n/s/f tyre perishing

n/s/r shocker leaking

rear axle corroding

some play in both front top strut mounts

Fail 14 May 2019 136,192 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

MIL light on

both front brake hoses perishing

n/s handbrake reading poor + efficiency on limit

n/s/f tyre perishing

n/s/r shocker leaking

rear axle corroding

some play in both front top strut mounts

Pass 8 May 2018 119,524 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 106,214 miles

both rear shocker dust covers insecure

Pass 31 May 2016 90,912 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 79,797 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2014 73,210 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 15 May 2014 73,210 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 66,309 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 58,400 miles

rear brake discs edges rusty

Pass 23 May 2011 55,329 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 49,888 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2010 49,888 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 45,669 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 40,312 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 35,111 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 May 2006 29,809 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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Y894 RDL is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 Y894 RDL, 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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Y894 RDL is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 June 2001.

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