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Y597 JPM

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

173,245 mi
Last recorded173,245 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY597 JPM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 173,245 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 173,245 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 160,412 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 160,411 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 143,121 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine cover

rear axle mounting bushes showing deterioration

rear brake discs showing wear

under shield

Pass 4 Aug 2016 125,844 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 122,329 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 118,418 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 114,933 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 21 Aug 2012 112,704 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner face

Fail 13 Aug 2012 112,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake discs corroded on inner face

rear brake discs heavily corroded on outer face

Pass 19 Aug 2011 110,358 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner face

Pass 11 Aug 2010 107,574 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

rear brake discs corroded on inner and outer faces

Pass 17 Aug 2009 104,931 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)

advanced corrosion ,wear and pitting to all brake discs front and rear (replacement recommended )

road tested

Pass 16 Jul 2008 100,966 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 96,122 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 79,737 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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Y597 JPM is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 Y597 JPM, 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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Y597 JPM is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 July 2001.

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