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JS51 VRS

2001 Skoda Octavia

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

93,019 mi
Last recorded93,019 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJS51 VRS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 93,019 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 92,891 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 90,902 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 90,860 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 90,836 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 90,606 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 88,021 miles

both rear coil springs starting to corrode

both rear tyres starting to wear low

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2017 87,654 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner CV boot has a slight seep of grease

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 85,219 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 82,711 miles

Nearside Front slight play in tie rod

Pass 6 Sep 2014 82,557 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 82,557 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 79,217 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes worn.

slight play in both front anti roll bar drop links.

Pass 22 Sep 2012 75,491 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 71,347 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 67,910 miles

windscreen cracked outside swept area

Pass 19 Sep 2009 62,213 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 58,019 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 55,242 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 52,900 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 42,029 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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JS51 VRS 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 95.2%.

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 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 JS51 VRS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JS51 VRS registered?

JS51 VRS is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is JS51 VRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for JS51 VRS shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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