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YJ51 YGH

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,201 mi
Last recorded131,201 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ51 YGH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 131,201 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 128,820 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 124,139 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 124,076 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 119,044 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 119,044 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2013 114,315 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 114,315 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 110,015 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 110,015 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 108,646 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 101,604 miles

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

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

both rear damper dust covers insecure

Fail 10 Mar 2010 101,662 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

both rear damper dust covers insecure

Pass 9 Apr 2009 93,576 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Apr 2009 93,576 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 84,981 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 76,684 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 67,515 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 YGH is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YGH, 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 YGH is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 October 2001.

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