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Y981 YRS

2001 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

155,059 mi
Last recorded155,059 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY981 YRS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 155,059 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 153,960 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure SUSPECT WHEEL CYLINDER IS LEAKING (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN OUTER EDGE

Pass 14 May 2015 148,888 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 May 2015 148,887 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2014 145,473 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 145,471 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 May 2013 142,349 miles

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 May 2012 139,380 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2012 139,380 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 135,364 miles

both front bottom arm rear bushes de bonding

exhaust rattling and corroded

front to rear brake pipes at rear flexi corroded

nearside front tyre very low

nearside front wiper torn

nearside rear coil spring corroded

offside front headlight bracket broken/loose

offside rear tyre badly worn in inner edge on limit

rear of engine at top damp

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

wheel trims marked

Fail 30 May 2011 135,296 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

both front and rear wiper torn

both front bottom arm rear bushes de bonding

exhaust rattling and corroded

front to rear brake pipes at rear flexi corroded

nearside front tyre very low

nearside rear coil spring corroded

offside front headlight bracket broken/loose

offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge and on limit

offside rear footbrake effort could improve

offside rear handbrake effort could improve

rear of engine at top damp

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

wheel trims marked

Pass 27 May 2010 123,595 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2010 123,583 miles

Front Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 108,341 miles

both front suspension arms rear bushes de bonding

exhaust mid box corroded

front brakes imbalance

gearbox damp

one bulb on high level stop light inop

power steering pipe damp

rear wiper torn

Fail 29 May 2009 108,330 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

both front suspension arms rear bushes de bonding

exhaust mid box corroded

front brakes imbalance

gearbox damp

one bulb on high level stop light inop

power steering pipe damp

rear wiper torn

Pass 26 May 2008 93,373 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 31 May 2007 79,658 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 71,296 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 71,296 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jul 2005 58,346 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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Y981 YRS is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 Y981 YRS, 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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Y981 YRS is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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