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Y507 GNJ

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

127,988 mi
Last recorded127,988 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY507 GNJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 127,988 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Axle and both coil springs corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2025 125,281 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Jul 2025 125,281 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jul 2024 120,413 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 116,995 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 112,359 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 102,652 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

parking brake only just meets mot requirements

Fail 15 Jul 2021 102,596 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

parking brake only just meets mot requirements

Pass 17 Jul 2020 90,895 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 85,946 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 85,946 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 82,538 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 78,454 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NSF wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 78,454 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed in tread area (4.1.D.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NSF wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 74,974 miles

Road wheel slightly damaged nearside rear (4.2.A.1a)

Slight binding to nearside rear brake

Pass 11 Mar 2015 69,917 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 64,937 miles

slight binding to offside rear brake

Pass 27 Mar 2013 61,310 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 57,760 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 57,760 miles

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

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

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 53,344 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 49,514 miles

NSF tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2009 44,736 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 40,381 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 35,609 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 29,943 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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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Y507 GNJ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 Y507 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 Y507 GNJ registered?

Y507 GNJ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 March 2001.

Is Y507 GNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y507 GNJ shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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