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Y507 JBH

2001 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

170,140 mi
Last recorded170,140 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY507 JBH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2020 170,140 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 148,845 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 148,845 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2018 119,547 miles

Inspected in wet conditions

Fail 5 Feb 2018 119,547 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Inspected in wet conditions

O/S/R Caliper slightly seized.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 93,858 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 75,106 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 72,226 miles

Child seat fitted in Offside rear passenger seat, unable to check seat belt

Pass 3 Feb 2014 67,503 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 64,026 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 60,608 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 56,795 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 32,439 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 49,540 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 49,540 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 44,844 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 40,192 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 36,060 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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Y507 JBH is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JBH, 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 JBH registered?

Y507 JBH is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y507 JBH safe to buy?

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