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Y981 JDE

2001 Skoda Octavia

Orange Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,343 mi
Last recorded138,343 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY981 JDE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 138,343 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 137,957 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 130,328 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 130,328 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (flat blade) (8.2.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

catalyst converter brick broken up and ratting in exhaust/partially blocked

eml on, p0116 engine coolant temp sensor 1. p0342 cam position sensor a bank 1, or single sensor.

engine misfire.

lambda sensor wires melted together.

Pass 1 Jul 2016 121,959 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 121,959 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 110,172 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 110,171 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 103,571 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 30 Jun 2014 103,544 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 4 Apr 2013 101,955 miles

all four tyres cracking and splitting

Fail 2 Apr 2013 101,954 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

all four tyres cracking and splitting

Pass 10 Dec 2011 97,901 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 93,428 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 84,646 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 75,215 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 68,562 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 56,861 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 JDE is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 Y981 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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Y981 JDE is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 July 2001.

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