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Y981 JBH

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

215,055 mi
Last recorded215,055 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY981 JBH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 215,055 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 215,045 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 210,175 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 205,278 miles

both rear tyres heavily stepped

brake hoses slightly perished

corrosion to rear coil springs

nearside front tyre worn on inner tread

offside rear tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 29 Jul 2020 202,433 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 199,004 miles

both front brake hoses slightly perished

both rear tyres stepped on inner tread

offside front tyre close to cords on inner tread

Pass 29 Aug 2018 193,102 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bump stop broken

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bump stop broken

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

Fail 24 Aug 2018 193,056 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Bump stop broken

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Bump stop broken

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 187,928 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 187,900 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 177,937 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 170,483 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 160,328 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 160,327 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 150,203 miles

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

rear brakes pull to o/s

Pass 22 Feb 2013 137,727 miles

o/s/f brake pads low

Pass 22 Feb 2012 125,224 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 115,152 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 104,049 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 93,596 miles

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 79,771 miles

n/s/r tyre tread low

Pass 16 Feb 2007 62,848 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 44,807 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 44,807 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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Y981 JBH is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 Y981 JBH, 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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Y981 JBH is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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