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Y57 GFJ

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

63,577 mi
Last recorded63,577 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY57 GFJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 63,577 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Apr 2025 56,905 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Mar 2024 52,985 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 44,992 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 44,991 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre 12 years old

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre X2 ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre 16 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre 12 years old

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre 16 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 39,057 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 37,938 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 37,032 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 36,055 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 35,326 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 34,597 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 33,825 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 33,020 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 32,329 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 31,590 miles

Both inner CV boot clips missing but gaiters still secure.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Mar 2013 31,589 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Both inner CV boot clips missing but gaiters still secure.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Feb 2012 31,123 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2011 30,233 miles

Both rear tyres cracking in tread. Advise tyres are replaced soon

Front brake discs slightly pitted

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 22 Feb 2010 29,521 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 27,897 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 26,536 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 26,513 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Engine management light staying on.

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 23,234 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 20,197 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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Y57 GFJ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y57 GFJ, 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 Y57 GFJ registered?

Y57 GFJ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 March 2001.

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