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YS51 BXK

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

183,603 mi
Last recorded183,603 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS51 BXK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2013 183,603 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 140,747 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs rusty & worn

front exhaust system rusty

rear bump stops broken

rear number plate deteriated

Fail 16 Aug 2012 140,747 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs rusty & worn

front exhaust system rusty

rear bump stops broken

rear number plate deteriated

Pass 30 Jul 2011 126,358 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear discs rusty.

Upper Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 114,233 miles

Both rear B/Discs starting to get abit corroded at face edges

Both rear tyres low on tread and nearing limits of wear

Rear inner b/pads appear abit low

Pass 28 Jul 2009 99,497 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 85,761 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 85,761 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 76,365 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 60,958 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 48,819 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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YS51 BXK is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YS51 BXK, 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 YS51 BXK registered?

YS51 BXK is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 December 2001.

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