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Y853 JAW

2001 Skoda Octavia

Orange Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

87,415 mi
Last recorded87,415 miles
Recorded on31 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY853 JAW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 May 2012 87,415 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2012 87,415 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 84,645 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Feb 2011 77,812 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 77,812 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 77,174 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 77,174 miles

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 68,508 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 68,508 miles

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 56,901 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2007 56,901 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 48,515 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 45,705 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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Y853 JAW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y853 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.

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What year was Y853 JAW registered?

Y853 JAW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 March 2001.

Is Y853 JAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y853 JAW shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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