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YN51 GFU

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

448,747 mi
Last recorded448,747 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2010
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN51 GFU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 1 Nov 2010 448,747 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 421,307 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 401,281 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 336,900 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 30,076 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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YN51 GFU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YN51 GFU, 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 YN51 GFU registered?

YN51 GFU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 October 2001.

Is YN51 GFU safe to buy?

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