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YK51 EDP

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

139,528 mi
Last recorded139,528 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK51 EDP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 139,528 miles

Drivers window not working

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Fuel tank support straps corroded

Offside front sill lip damaged and offside front wheel arch corroded

Oil leak ()

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

Rear passenger head restraints not fitted

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 139,528 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Drivers window not working

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Fuel tank support straps corroded

Offside front sill lip damaged and offside front wheel arch corroded

Oil leak ()

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

Rear passenger head restraints not fitted

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 131,054 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 124,742 miles

Both front wheel arches corroded

Both rear suspension springs corroded and both shock absorber upper covers detached

Both side front flexibvle brake hose ferrels corroded

Front and rear sub-frames corroded

Rear brake discs corroded

Slight blow from rear exhaust joint

Slight fluctuation of front brake discs noted on brake roller test

Fail 10 Aug 2015 124,742 miles

Both front wheel arches corroded

Both rear suspension springs corroded and both shock absorber upper covers detached

Both side front flexibvle brake hose ferrels corroded

Front and rear sub-frames corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear brake discs corroded

Slight blow from rear exhaust joint

Slight fluctuation of front brake discs noted on brake roller test

Pass 18 Aug 2014 116,674 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 113,376 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 104,355 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2012 104,355 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 94,845 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 94,845 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 86,602 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 77,676 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 67,878 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 59,243 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 52,239 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 46,419 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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YK51 EDP is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YK51 EDP, 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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YK51 EDP is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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