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Y979 JDE

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

116,200 mi
Last recorded116,200 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY979 JDE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2014 116,200 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 116,200 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 110,551 miles

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

rear discs + pads in poor condition

Fail 11 Apr 2013 110,551 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

rear discs + pads in poor condition

Pass 25 Apr 2012 104,500 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2012 104,496 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 101,337 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 95,675 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 91,089 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 91,080 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 84,623 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 67,652 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 67,652 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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Y979 JDE is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel 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 Y979 JDE, 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 Y979 JDE registered?

Y979 JDE is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 June 2001.

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The MOT history for Y979 JDE 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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