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Y412 GNJ

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

173,222 mi
Last recorded173,222 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY412 GNJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2014 173,222 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 173,218 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 160,511 miles

injuries in windscreen\nsf\osf\osr tyres wearing on edgesnsf 2mm on centre 3\4 approaching legal limit\osr brake slight binding\front brake discs wearing and lipped\front suspension arm bushes for play

Fail 18 Dec 2013 160,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

injuries in windscreen\nsf\osf\osr tyres wearing on edgesnsf 2mm on centre 3\4 approaching legal limit\osr brake slight binding\front brake discs wearing and lipped\front suspension arm bushes for play

Pass 2 Jan 2013 146,143 miles

front suspension arm rear bushes slightly split\osr brake disc slightly corroded\front brake discs wearing and slightly lipped\centre exhaust mount broken on weld\

osr brake slightl binding\os hand brake effort low

Fail 2 Jan 2013 146,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front suspension arm rear bushes slightly split\osr brake disc slightly corroded\front brake discs wearing and slightly lipped\centre exhaust mount broken on weld\

osr brake slightl binding\os hand brake effort low

Fail 19 Dec 2011 131,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

middle exhaust hanger broken\front suspension arm bushes slightly split and play\front anti roll bar link bushes for slight play

Pass 19 Dec 2011 131,970 miles

middle exhaust hanger broken\front suspension arm bushes slightly split and play\front anti roll bar link bushes for slight play

Pass 20 Dec 2010 120,353 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

front discs worn

Pass 29 Dec 2009 109,118 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 93,865 miles

tyres wearing on edges

Pass 12 Jan 2008 78,973 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 60,783 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 58,454 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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Y412 GNJ 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 Y412 GNJ, 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 Y412 GNJ registered?

Y412 GNJ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 April 2001.

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