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Y828 JPM

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

189,812 mi
Last recorded189,812 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY828 JPM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 189,812 miles

Nearside Front road wheel damaged near to legal limit

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

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

areas of rear axle becoming very rusty

evidence of both front tyres rubbing against inner chassis [clears during static full lock test]

nearside front shock absorber starting to leak /both front shocks have reduced damping effect

Fail 15 Jul 2019 189,811 miles

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

Nearside Front road wheel damaged near to legal limit

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

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

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

areas of rear axle becoming very rusty

evidence of both front tyres rubbing against inner chassis [clears during static full lock test]

low readings from rear service brake

nearside front shock absorber starting to leak /both front shocks have reduced damping effect

Pass 26 Jun 2018 181,461 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area's (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside outer sill is damaged

Fail 19 Jun 2018 181,435 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside & offside front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner & outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area's (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside outer sill is damaged

Pass 6 Jul 2017 175,953 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 169,169 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 169,169 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 162,452 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 162,319 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 24 Jun 2014 152,866 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Jun 2014 152,839 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Aug 2013 144,450 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 144,450 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 134,176 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 125,629 miles

Auxillary drive belt in very poor condition

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Oil leak

Signs on front wheels rubbing on inner wings

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Aug 2011 125,629 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Auxillary drive belt in very poor condition

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Oil leak

Signs on front wheels rubbing on inner wings

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 113,725 miles

offside handbrake binding slightly

pin hole in nearside outer c.v.gaiter

wiper blades ends split

Fail 19 Aug 2009 101,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 101,138 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 88,507 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 77,990 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 77,976 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

inner surfaces of rear brake discs in poor condition

wear in nearside end of steering rack

Pass 22 Aug 2006 66,109 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 66,109 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

near side front tyre has been rubbing on body s/hand wishbone has been fitted on near side and signs of tracking adjusted

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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Y828 JPM is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 Y828 JPM, 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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Y828 JPM is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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