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YJ51 WZO

2001 Skoda Octavia

Bronze Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

156,357 mi
Last recorded156,357 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 156,357 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 May 2017 152,258 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 145,435 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 145,434 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2015 129,403 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 122,278 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 May 2014 122,271 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 May 2013 113,534 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 110,205 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear both axle bushes

Pass 15 Apr 2011 108,523 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2011 108,523 miles

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 106,783 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 106,783 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 May 2009 95,586 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 95,586 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 May 2008 82,099 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 82,099 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 67,167 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 53,910 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2006 53,910 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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YJ51 WZO is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Bronze with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YJ51 WZO, 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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YJ51 WZO is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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