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Y796 SJA

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

198,318 mi
Last recorded198,318 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY796 SJA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2024 198,318 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both side bushes starting to seperate (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 189,081 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension components starting to corrode

Pass 1 Mar 2022 185,702 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 182,543 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 178,681 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 169,931 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 160,222 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 148,155 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 139,406 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 139,402 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Centre exhaust bracket broken off

Front brake discs corroded

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 136,299 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken off

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 130,354 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust mount broken but exhaust still correctly supported

front exhaust section corroded along weld

front grill damaged but no sharp edges present

Pass 30 May 2013 122,432 miles

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

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

front exhaust section, after the flexi-pipe, corroded and blowing slightly at the weld.

Pass 18 May 2012 116,403 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bonnet grill damaged

Pass 31 May 2011 109,816 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 109,816 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 104,096 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 96,956 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 91,242 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 83,068 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 83,068 miles

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 71,327 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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Y796 SJA is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y796 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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Y796 SJA is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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