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Y979 KJH

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,816 mi
Last recorded99,816 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY979 KJH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 99,816 miles

Front brake hoses slight chafed

Possible coolant leak

Various minor exhaust leaks throughout system

offside rear tyre wearing low

Fail 17 Aug 2016 99,816 miles

Front brake hoses slight chafed

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Possible coolant leak

Various minor exhaust leaks throughout system

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 12 Aug 2015 96,611 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine management warning lamp illuminated

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2014 91,033 miles

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

o/s/r coilspring heavily corroded,o/s/r disc corroded,centre exhaust blowing

Pass 17 Jul 2013 84,193 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 5 Dec 2011 80,970 miles

EML light on

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Dec 2011 80,970 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

EML light on

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2010 68,317 miles

EML is on

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 10 Dec 2010 68,317 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

EML is on

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Dec 2009 61,018 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Dec 2008 50,002 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 49,986 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2007 35,585 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 28,605 miles

damage to o/s outer sill

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 KJH is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y979 KJH, 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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Y979 KJH is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 April 2001.

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