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Y835 YJF

2001 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

223,951 mi
Last recorded223,951 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY835 YJF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2020 223,951 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 223,951 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 216,543 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 216,543 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 210,363 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 199,124 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 199,124 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 185,312 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 184,721 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 173,737 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 158,128 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 142,087 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 126,096 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2012 126,096 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 109,777 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 93,264 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 80,123 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 62,964 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 47,969 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 36,800 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 29,013 miles

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

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

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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Y835 YJF is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 Y835 YJF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y835 YJF registered?

Y835 YJF is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 August 2001.

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The MOT history for Y835 YJF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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