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Y945 RWR

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

230,674 mi
Last recorded230,674 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY945 RWR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2018 230,674 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexible exhaust blowing. Cat' has been tampered with. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear end of front to rear pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor and sill area corroded and holed within 30cms of seat(seatbelt mounting). (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/floor areas. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear end of front to rear pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive From turbo area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Wear and play in both nearside and offside front spring/shock absorber top mountings.

Pass 19 Aug 2017 215,800 miles

Nearside rear shock absorber has slight oil weep

Small leak of exhaust gas on flexi joint

engine has small oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2016 203,717 miles

Glow plug light flashing

Front wipers becoming deteriorated

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 203,714 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front wipers becoming deteriorated

Glow plug light flashing

Nearside Rear side light bright

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 187,180 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 172,155 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 171,872 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 158,597 miles

nsf tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Sep 2012 145,806 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 135,175 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 135,175 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 127,965 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Sep 2010 127,965 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 121,314 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 116,531 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 116,531 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 108,778 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 108,778 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

FRONT LOWER ARM REAR MOUNTS WEARING

Pass 2 Sep 2006 98,412 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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Y945 RWR is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 Y945 RWR, 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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Y945 RWR is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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