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Y416 JTM

2001 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

198,717 mi
Last recorded198,717 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2008
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY416 JTM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2008 198,717 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jul 2008 198,717 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 181,863 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 181,863 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2006 167,277 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 167,277 miles

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

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

Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2005 137,074 miles

Both rear bump stops broken and deteriorated.

Fail 4 Aug 2005 137,073 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

brake pad warning light on dash,glow plug warning light on dash,both rear tyres worn to limit,both rear bump stops broken and deteriorated.

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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Y416 JTM is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y416 JTM, 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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Y416 JTM is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 August 2001.

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