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YM51 PNJ

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

208,763 mi
Last recorded208,763 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM51 PNJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2013 208,763 miles

front and rear brake pads low.

n/s and o/s front tyres worn close to legal limit.

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on inner edge.

n/s and o/s rear tyres worn on inner edge.

n/s front indicator slightly dis coloured.

Pass 6 Dec 2012 196,649 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2011 187,724 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 187,724 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2010 174,478 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2009 154,109 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 154,109 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 12 Nov 2008 123,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 123,265 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 112,435 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 104,917 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 104,917 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 97,138 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)

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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YM51 PNJ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YM51 PNJ, 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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YM51 PNJ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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