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Y981 PCJ

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,844 mi
Last recorded87,844 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY981 PCJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 87,844 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 83,307 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 76,925 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2015 76,870 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 May 2014 69,398 miles

rear brakes noisey

Pass 11 Jun 2011 62,747 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 62,747 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 53,874 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 43,998 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 36,835 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 26,242 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 22,360 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 22,360 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Jul 2005 17,263 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

near side rear small cut in outer wall

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 PCJ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PCJ, 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 Y981 PCJ registered?

Y981 PCJ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 July 2001.

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