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YC51 EOS

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

186,582 mi
Last recorded186,582 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC51 EOS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 186,582 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 186,581 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 186,579 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position does not open (6.4.1)

Front Wheel bolt(s) missing both side (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Stop lamp not working both side (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

near side front bumper slightly insecure

near side front indicator slightly insecure

Pass 6 Jun 2014 175,754 miles

all four tyres close to limits

rear brake discs corroded to excess

rear tyres worn badly on outside edges

Fail 5 Jun 2014 175,754 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)

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

all four tyres close to limits

rear brake discs corroded to excess

rear tyres worn badly on outside edges

Pass 29 May 2013 167,747 miles

All tyres 3mm tread depth

all brake discs in a rusty condition

exhaust flexi downpipe blowing slightly

Fail 29 May 2013 167,747 miles

All tyres 3mm tread depth

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all brake discs in a rusty condition

exhaust flexi downpipe blowing slightly

Pass 12 Mar 2012 158,346 miles

n/s rear brake disc corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2012 158,346 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

n/s rear brake disc corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2011 137,807 miles

n/s/f brake disc in poor condition

o/s/f/ brake disc in poor condition

Fail 10 Mar 2011 137,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

n/s/f brake disc in poor condition

o/s/f/ brake disc in poor condition

Pass 25 Feb 2010 114,815 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 114,815 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 101,611 miles

O/S/F TYRE ON 2MIL TREAD DEPTH

SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT DROP LINKAGES

Fail 23 Feb 2009 101,607 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

O/S/F TYRE ON 2MIL TREAD DEPTH

SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT DROP LINKAGES

Pass 17 Sep 2007 98,243 miles

Engine light on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Wipers split at ends

Pass 4 Sep 2006 88,575 miles

engine management light illuminated.

Fail 29 Aug 2006 88,475 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light illuminated.

Pass 8 Jun 2005 73,690 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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YC51 EOS is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 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 YC51 EOS, 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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YC51 EOS is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 November 2001.

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