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YJ51 XJE

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,401 mi
Last recorded171,401 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ51 XJE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2020 171,401 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s + o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 159,526 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INSIDE EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INSIDE EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INSIDE EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 154,858 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 152,345 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 148,591 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 141,869 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 141,869 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 141,815 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

OSF headlight washer missing (not fitted with hids)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 130,114 miles

Offside rear brake slight bind and disc corroded / pads becoming low

front number plate cracked

offside door mirror tapped up

Fail 19 Aug 2013 130,113 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside front door window inop

Offside rear brake slight bind and disc corroded / pads becoming low

front number plate cracked

offside door mirror tapped up

Pass 21 Aug 2012 118,508 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 110,245 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 22 Aug 2011 110,245 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2010 99,895 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 20 Aug 2010 99,895 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 93,737 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 86,711 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 86,664 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2007 79,145 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 72,875 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 72,875 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

both rear tyres worn very low on shoulders

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 XJE is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XJE, 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 XJE is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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