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EO51 BYJ

2001 Skoda Octavia

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

188,834 mi
Last recorded188,834 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 BYJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 188,834 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 183,273 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 171,217 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 163,098 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2020 163,085 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 155,207 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 155,146 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 149,226 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 140,349 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 131,974 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 121,372 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 121,372 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 116,305 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 110,554 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 102,558 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 91,169 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

slight corrosion to exhaust

Pass 2 Nov 2009 82,265 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 73,001 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 73,001 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 61,640 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on outer edges

Pass 24 Oct 2006 50,219 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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EO51 BYJ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol 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 EO51 BYJ, 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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EO51 BYJ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 November 2001.

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