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Y59 PBJ

2001 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

122,482 mi
Last recorded122,482 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY59 PBJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 122,482 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 117,794 miles

EML on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 113,266 miles

nearside front tyre very close to limit on outside edge

offside front tyre close to wear markers (2mil) and splitting on edge of tread

Pass 14 Feb 2020 111,878 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 109,739 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 105,843 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 105,843 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 101,474 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 97,301 miles

slight play in nearside and offside front wishbones rear bushes

Fail 22 Mar 2016 97,301 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight play in nearside and offside front wishbones rear bushes

Pass 17 Mar 2015 91,616 miles

rear brake discs rusty

Fail 17 Mar 2015 91,616 miles

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

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

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

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 20 Mar 2014 84,492 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2014 84,492 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 78,740 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 74,013 miles

nearside front flasher lens missing

offside front flasher lens missing

Fail 27 Mar 2012 74,013 miles

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

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

nearside front flasher lens missing

offside front flasher lens missing

Pass 7 Apr 2010 61,109 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 61,109 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 54,155 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Apr 2008 45,729 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 38,059 miles

bulb out in center high level brake lamp. †center exhaust mount corroded off weld repair required.

Pass 21 Mar 2006 30,941 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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Y59 PBJ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 Y59 PBJ, 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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Y59 PBJ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 April 2001.

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