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YJ51 YFX

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

185,333 mi
Last recorded185,333 miles
Recorded on1 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ51 YFX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2014 185,333 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 30 Apr 2014 185,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 1 May 2013 161,516 miles

Centre exhaust mounting bracket broken, system is still adequatly supported

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013 161,411 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Centre exhaust mounting bracket broken, system is still adequatly supported

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 141,268 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 141,261 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2012 138,604 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2012 138,604 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2011 132,615 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

front brake imbalance 24%

Pass 29 Jan 2010 127,316 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 124,462 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 118,248 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 111,856 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 99,399 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 YFX is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YFX, 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 YFX registered?

YJ51 YFX is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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