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Y809 XJF

2001 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

126,023 mi
Last recorded126,023 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY809 XJF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 126,023 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside wear in n/s steering rack end

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear corrosion on rear axle

corrosion on rear brake hose ferrules

Fail 13 May 2024 126,023 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside wear in n/s steering rack end

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear corrosion on rear axle

corrosion on rear brake hose ferrules

Pass 28 Oct 2022 124,835 miles

all tyres wearing low on edges

corrosion on front subframe & suspension arms

corrosion on rear axle & suspension mountings

Fail 20 Oct 2022 124,834 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

all tyres wearing low on edges

corrosion on front subframe & suspension arms

corrosion on rear axle & suspension mountings

handbrake travel

Pass 17 Nov 2021 124,159 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexys (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair brake efforts weak (1.2.1 (c))

general underbody corrosion

handbrake travel

Pass 11 Nov 2020 123,107 miles

both rear brakes binding

corrosion on front and rear subframe

corrosion on front wishbone arms

corrosion on rear of main brake pipes

handbrake efforts

hazard light switch faults BORDERLINE

Pass 30 Apr 2019 120,666 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of both main (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion of front wishbones and subframe

Fail 29 Apr 2019 120,659 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of both main (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion of front wishbones and subframe

Pass 30 Apr 2018 118,442 miles

both front & n/s/r indicators fading

corrosion on n/s/r & o/s/r brake hose ferrals

corrosion on rear of n/s & o/s main brake pipes

operation of hazard light switch borderline

Fail 30 Apr 2018 118,442 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front & n/s/r indicators fading

corrosion on n/s/r & o/s/r brake hose ferrals

corrosion on rear of n/s & o/s main brake pipes

operation of hazard light switch borderline

Pass 26 Apr 2017 116,648 miles

corrosion on all brake pipes

corrosion on rear brake hose ferrals

Pass 28 Apr 2016 114,578 miles

corrosion on all brake pipes borderline

Pass 30 Apr 2015 111,306 miles

both front brake hoses perishing

colour both front indicators

corrosion and wear both front brake disc's inner faces n/s BORDERLINE

corrosion rear axle

lift in both front top suspension mountings

Pass 16 Apr 2014 108,698 miles

corrosion and wear on rear brake disc's BORDERLINE

corrosion on o/s/r brake pipe

Fail 16 Apr 2014 108,692 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

corrosion and wear on rear brake disc's BORDERLINE

corrosion on o/s/r brake pipe

Pass 19 Apr 2013 106,066 miles

condition of brake discs

condition of front brake hoses borderline

Pass 4 May 2012 102,228 miles

corrosion on main brake pipes and o/s/r

wear on rear tyres

Fail 4 May 2012 102,228 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion on main brake pipes and o/s/r

wear on rear tyres

Pass 7 Apr 2011 98,134 miles

corrosion n/s main brake pipe

Fail 7 Apr 2011 98,134 miles

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

corrosion n/s main brake pipe

Pass 12 Apr 2010 92,155 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 92,155 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 82,558 miles

advise condition of both rear brake discs

Pass 10 Apr 2008 74,244 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 63,607 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 53,089 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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Y809 XJF is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y809 XJF, 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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Y809 XJF is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 May 2001.

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