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Y452 JGS

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

179,132 mi
Last recorded179,132 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY452 JGS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 179,132 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner shoulder worn thin.

Offside offside front head lamp aim/pattern not very defined,marginal pass.

both wiper blade smearing screen ,should replace.

bothside front track rod end play, should replace.

Pass 11 Feb 2016 173,821 miles

Nearside Front indicator light lens missing.

Offside Front wishbone rear bush worn and play.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bothside front head lamp lights output poor,marginal pass.

bothside front steering rack rod,s inner ball joint,s play.

bothside rear brake pipe,s to brake hose corroding.

Pass 10 Feb 2015 160,585 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2015 160,585 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 142,428 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Feb 2014 142,365 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 126,004 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 114,059 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 114,059 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 95,908 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 88,377 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 81,963 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 75,219 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 64,700 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 54,470 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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Y452 JGS is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y452 JGS, 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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Y452 JGS is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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