MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,047 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside rear tyre wearing on inner & outer edge
offside rear hand brake has a slightly low reading
offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
nearside rear tyre wearing on inner & outer edge
offside rear hand brake has a slightly low reading
offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
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Y79 EAJ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Bronze with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 Y79 EAJ, 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 Y79 EAJ registered?
Y79 EAJ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 June 2001.
Is Y79 EAJ safe to buy?
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