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Y78 JUX

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

105,654 mi
Last recorded105,654 miles
Recorded on11 May 2022
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY78 JUX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2022 105,654 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2022 105,654 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 101,727 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight corrosion on nsr and osr inner brake pipes

Pass 19 May 2020 99,901 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 99,893 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 May 2019 95,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 90,060 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 May 2018 90,060 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2017 85,391 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 81,354 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 76,572 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 72,081 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 65,775 miles

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 7 May 2013 65,764 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 60,854 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 56,793 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 52,681 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 48,979 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 44,581 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 41,132 miles

rear brakes just starting to bind

Pass 13 Mar 2006 36,043 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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Y78 JUX is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 Y78 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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What year was Y78 JUX registered?

Y78 JUX is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 March 2001.

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