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Y817 XJF

2001 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

146,896 mi
Last recorded146,896 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY817 XJF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2020 146,896 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2020 146,860 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Engine oil level low

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

coolant level low

Pass 11 Nov 2019 133,576 miles

Centre rear lap seat belt jammed

Engine oil level low

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 117,378 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 113,265 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

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

all welding repairs undersealed

rear brake pipes greased

Fail 18 Oct 2017 113,248 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 108,756 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axel (2.4.A.3)

front to rear metal brake pipe rear sections slightly corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2016 108,756 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axel (2.4.A.3)

front to rear metal brake pipe rear sections slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre close to limit and perished

offside rear tyre close to limit and has a nail in it

Pass 23 Oct 2015 104,871 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front outer sill slight damage

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

Fail 21 Oct 2015 104,871 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front outer sill slight damage

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 101,157 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 97,560 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 91,909 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear wheel arch slighty corroded

rear number plate slighty discoloured

Pass 3 Nov 2011 86,146 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Fail 27 Oct 2011 86,060 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front brake pads wearing thin

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 28 Oct 2010 79,338 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 2 Nov 2009 74,152 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs slightly corroded

offside outersill slightly damaged

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

rear axle slightly corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2009 74,048 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs slightly corroded

offside outersill slightly damaged

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2008 66,734 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 59,152 miles

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 29 Oct 2007 59,105 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 15 Nov 2006 51,922 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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Y817 XJF is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 Y817 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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Y817 XJF is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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