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Y829 JPM

2001 Skoda Octavia

Orange Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

148,136 mi
Last recorded148,136 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY829 JPM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 148,136 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Nov 2020 148,136 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 May 2019 146,895 miles

slight play in both front inner steering track rod end ball joints

Pass 9 May 2018 143,862 miles

Front suspension arm bushes becoming weak

Fail 2 May 2018 143,809 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Engine management warning lamp illuminated

Front suspension arm bushes becoming weak

Pass 21 Apr 2017 140,442 miles

Oil leak

Play in both front suspension arm bushes

Play in steering rack

Pass 16 May 2016 136,401 miles

Emissions fluctuating and only just within tolerances

Engine management warning lamp illuminated

Pass 11 May 2015 130,586 miles

emissions just within tolerances

engine management warning lamp illuminated

Pass 6 May 2014 124,515 miles

'Cat' heatshield loose

emissions fluctuating

engine management warning lamp illuminated

Pass 2 May 2013 118,979 miles

nearside front tyre small lump in sidewall - suggest replace

Pass 10 May 2012 116,079 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 112,728 miles

Front discs are corroding around the edges

O/S/F Inner drive shaft gaitor split

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

Pass 17 May 2010 105,496 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 97,511 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 19 May 2009 97,511 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2008 89,893 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 81,406 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 73,367 miles

Front tyres starting to wear on edges

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre exhaust bracket in poor condition

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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Y829 JPM is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 Y829 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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Y829 JPM is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2001.

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