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Y252 PCJ

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

182,815 mi
Last recorded182,815 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY252 PCJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2015 182,815 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 182,815 miles

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

Offside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 172,992 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 172,786 miles

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 11 Feb 2013 162,593 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 162,593 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 152,342 miles

small chips in the windscreen

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wiper blades split on the ends and smearing slightly

both rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

both rear shock absorber dust covers adrift

Fail 29 Feb 2012 152,342 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wiper blades split on the ends and smearing slightly

both rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

both rear shock absorber dust covers adrift

small chips in the windscreen

Pass 10 Sep 2010 134,860 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 107,112 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear shock absorber covers detached!

Pass 23 Feb 2008 87,878 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 67,025 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 48,384 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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Y252 PCJ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 Y252 PCJ, 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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Y252 PCJ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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