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Y685 JKX

2001 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,631 mi
Last recorded165,631 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY685 JKX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 165,631 miles

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

both front brake flex hoses starting to perish/crack

exhaust middle section- slight leak gasses

general corrosion on underside of vehicle and suspension/brake component's

nearside and offside front wings corroded/hole

nearside front suspension arm (wishbone) rear bush worn/split

nearside rear tyre becoming worn - outer edge

offside front indicator lens broken

offside rear handbrake bale outer sleeve deteriorated

rear brakes becoming out of balance

Fail 31 Jan 2025 165,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

both front brake flex hoses starting to perish/crack

exhaust middle section- slight leak gasses

general corrosion on underside of vehicle and suspension/brake component's

nearside and offside front wings corroded/hole

nearside front suspension arm (wishbone) rear bush worn/split

nearside rear tyre becoming worn - outer edge

offside front indicator lens broken

offside rear handbrake bale outer sleeve deteriorated

rear brakes becoming out of balance

Pass 22 Mar 2024 147,908 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wing corroded

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wing corroded

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2024 147,541 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wing corroded

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wing corroded

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 139,221 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 137,057 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 134,040 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 131,903 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 129,746 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 125,195 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 125,195 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front to middle pipe joints (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 121,130 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 121,129 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 116,777 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 111,639 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 105,874 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 100,362 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 93,253 miles

front shocks poor damping effect

nsr tyre out of shape

Fail 7 Mar 2012 93,253 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front shocks poor damping effect

nsr tyre out of shape

Pass 8 Mar 2011 87,803 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 81,038 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 73,211 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 64,162 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 55,319 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 48,579 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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Y685 JKX is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y685 JKX, 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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Y685 JKX is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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