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FG51 YPH

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

157,881 mi
Last recorded157,881 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 YPH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2018 157,881 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Both (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component insecurely attached Strut top mount excess play (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Dual mass flywheel suspect fault

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

OS front strut top mount

Pass 18 Oct 2017 135,572 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 135,569 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 112,432 miles

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

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

rear parking brake only just reached minimum requirements

Pass 29 Oct 2015 103,009 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2015 102,822 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 93,190 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 86,187 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 80,008 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 74,878 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2011 74,878 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 68,551 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 61,009 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 53,569 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 46,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 46,741 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 37,954 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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FG51 YPH is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FG51 YPH, 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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FG51 YPH is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 October 2001.

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