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YG51 SDC

2001 Skoda Octavia

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

78,589 mi
Last recorded78,589 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

RegistrationYG51 SDC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 78,589 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 78,589 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 74,794 miles

minor blow from exhaust

Fail 26 Oct 2015 74,794 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine emissions failed (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

minor blow from exhaust

Pass 28 Oct 2014 72,660 miles

some handbrake travel

Fail 27 Oct 2014 72,659 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

some handbrake travel

Pass 25 Oct 2013 67,990 miles

front discs wearing

n/s/f headlamp, indector slightly insecure

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 24 Oct 2013 67,990 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

front discs wearing

n/s headlamp slightly insecure

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 2 Nov 2012 64,538 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 64,537 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 61,248 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s/r tyre outer wall cracking

r/ no plate det

tank straps corroding

Fail 26 Oct 2011 61,248 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

tank straps corroding

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s/r tyre outer wall cracking

r/ no plate det

Pass 28 Oct 2010 57,634 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2010 57,633 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 55,176 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 52,884 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise to change exhaust

Pass 25 Oct 2007 47,234 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 41,653 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 36,861 miles

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

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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YG51 SDC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 YG51 SDC, 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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YG51 SDC is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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