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Y788 JUJ

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

95,210 mi
Last recorded95,210 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY788 JUJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 95,210 miles

Nearside Front steering arm wet with fluid, possible power steering fluid leak from nearside steering rack seal

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2018 95,210 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + bald on edges)(205/55-16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front steering arm wet with fluid, possible power steering fluid leak from nearside steering rack seal

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + bald on edges)(205/55-16 (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 25 May 2017 89,544 miles

EML light emitted

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 20 May 2017 89,424 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

EML light emitted

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 24 May 2016 84,208 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 84,208 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear wiper split.

Pass 28 May 2015 76,355 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 76,134 miles

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

Nearside Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 58,132 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 58,732 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 45,274 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs worn/corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2012 45,274 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on

front brake discs worn/corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2011 37,642 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 37,640 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 33,255 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 26,876 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 19,657 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 12,518 miles

exhaust cat internals insecure

rear tyres worn on iner edges

Pass 13 Sep 2006 4,986 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 4,471 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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Y788 JUJ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y788 JUJ, 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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Y788 JUJ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 June 2001.

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