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Y68 JUX

2001 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

159,058 mi
Last recorded159,058 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY68 JUX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 159,058 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

subframe has surface corrosion

Fail 5 Apr 2018 159,058 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play inner rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

subframe has surface corrosion

Pass 10 Apr 2017 151,975 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 151,972 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front reg plate cracked

n/s/r brake pipe starting to corrode at ferrule

slight play in n/s/f inner steering rack arm

Pass 1 Mar 2016 141,766 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 133,200 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 133,193 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 122,501 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 114,096 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 106,835 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 100,478 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 92,924 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 85,007 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 85,007 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 77,136 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 67,294 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 58,526 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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Y68 JUX is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y68 JUX, 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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Y68 JUX is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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