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Y793 SJA

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

118,606 mi
Last recorded118,606 miles
Recorded on17 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY793 SJA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2013 118,606 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

front registration plate cracked

Pass 23 May 2012 105,398 miles

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

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

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

rear disc brakes pitted

Pass 23 May 2011 95,839 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate damaged (still visable from a reasonable distance) (borderline pass)

offside front inner brake disc slightly pitted

Fail 23 May 2011 95,839 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

front number plate damaged (still visable from a reasonable distance) (borderline pass)

offside front inner brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 22 May 2010 88,816 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 May 2009 83,030 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

spare wheel fitted to o/s/f.

Pass 14 May 2008 74,975 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 66,940 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 57,531 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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Y793 SJA is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y793 SJA, 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 Y793 SJA registered?

Y793 SJA is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 June 2001.

Is Y793 SJA safe to buy?

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