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Y837 JAW

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

181,984 mi
Last recorded181,984 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY837 JAW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2014 181,984 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 181,979 miles

Offside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 179,167 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 61,239 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 46,174 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 36,467 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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Y837 JAW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 Y837 JAW, 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 Y837 JAW registered?

Y837 JAW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 March 2001.

Is Y837 JAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y837 JAW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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