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YL51 ZKN

2001 Skoda Octavia

Orange Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

62,573 mi
Last recorded62,573 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL51 ZKN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 62,573 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 62,573 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white light (both) (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 59,473 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 57,228 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 57,228 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 54,758 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jul 2013 52,000 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 51,948 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 49,346 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 46,629 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 44,355 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 44,284 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 41,315 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 38,674 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 36,524 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 32,955 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 28,641 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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YL51 ZKN is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,595cc 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 YL51 ZKN, 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 YL51 ZKN registered?

YL51 ZKN is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 December 2001.

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The MOT history for YL51 ZKN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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