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YJ51 EAF

2001 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

66,719 mi
Last recorded66,719 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ51 EAF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 66,719 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 59,700 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 55,275 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 51,401 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 47,692 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 42,549 miles

slight cracks in offside rear tyre inside wall

Pass 23 Sep 2008 37,799 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 37,796 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 32,161 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 26,415 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 21,149 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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YJ51 EAF is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YJ51 EAF, 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 YJ51 EAF registered?

YJ51 EAF is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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The MOT history for YJ51 EAF shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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