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YJ51 OYX

2001 Skoda Octavia

Bronze Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

160,542 mi
Last recorded160,542 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2009
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ51 OYX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2009 160,542 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 160,539 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 146,413 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 130,073 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 113,913 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 102,631 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 OYX is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Bronze with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OYX, 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 OYX registered?

YJ51 OYX is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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