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Y705 JRO

2001 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,132 mi
Last recorded171,132 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY705 JRO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2014 171,132 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 153,974 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag light is on

n/s wiper blade is in poor condition

Fail 15 Mar 2013 153,968 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag light is on

n/s wiper blade is in poor condition

Pass 21 Mar 2012 134,276 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

Pass 25 Mar 2011 109,976 miles

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

air bag light on

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 25 Mar 2011 109,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

air bag light on

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2010 88,749 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 88,749 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 83,898 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 70,783 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 57,689 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 50,955 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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Y705 JRO is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y705 JRO, 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 Y705 JRO registered?

Y705 JRO is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 April 2001.

Is Y705 JRO safe to buy?

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