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Y851 ECN

2001 Skoda Octavia

Gold Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,702 mi
Last recorded119,702 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY851 ECN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 119,702 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 104,991 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 104,989 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak radiator ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 99,263 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2021 99,263 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 95,394 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished heavily (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 88,674 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear axle corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2019 88,674 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear axle corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2018 82,342 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

nearside rear tyre sidewall deteriorated

Fail 6 Mar 2018 82,342 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

nearside rear tyre sidewall deteriorated

Pass 27 Feb 2017 75,644 miles

corrosion to under body

Pass 14 Mar 2016 69,621 miles

rear axle heavily corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2015 62,546 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear axle corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2015 62,546 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear axle corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2014 55,226 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 55,226 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 51,076 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 47,294 miles

exhaust heatshield rattling

Fail 16 Apr 2012 47,294 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

exhaust heatshield rattling

Pass 21 Mar 2011 42,348 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 42,348 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 37,178 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 33,201 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 26,733 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 19,716 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 15,983 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 15,983 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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Y851 ECN is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Gold with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y851 ECN, 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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Y851 ECN is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 April 2001.

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