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Y211 VJS

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

245,744 mi
Last recorded245,744 miles
Recorded on20 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY211 VJS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2015 245,744 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre scrubbed on inner edge

Pass 8 May 2014 243,535 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 May 2013 241,043 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 17 May 2013 241,040 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 May 2012 238,299 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front tyre is wearing on the outer edge

offside rear spring is incomplete but still seated

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to applied protection

Pass 6 May 2011 231,460 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 231,460 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 20 May 2010 223,641 miles

handbrake on legal limit

Pass 3 Jun 2009 216,198 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 216,198 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 209,077 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 209,077 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2007 203,195 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 158,574 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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Y211 VJS is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y211 VJS, 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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What year was Y211 VJS registered?

Y211 VJS is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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