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YC51 MYL

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

177,216 mi
Last recorded177,216 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC51 MYL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2013 177,216 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 170,243 miles

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

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 162,648 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

bonnet saftey catach seized

slight brake distortion on offside front brake

Pass 19 Jul 2010 153,006 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jul 2009 145,442 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 135,792 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 120,979 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 105,821 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 105,821 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2005 89,091 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 MYL is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YC51 MYL, 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 YC51 MYL registered?

YC51 MYL is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is YC51 MYL safe to buy?

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