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YS51 CGV

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

106,626 mi
Last recorded106,626 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS51 CGV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020 106,626 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Nov 2018 101,959 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 98,255 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 89,819 miles

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

centre exhaust bracket missing

Fail 14 Oct 2016 89,819 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

centre exhaust bracket missing

Fail 23 Aug 2016 88,953 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake discs in poor condition

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 78,538 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2015 78,538 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint bottom ball joints (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2014 72,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 72,717 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 71,110 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 69,610 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 66,356 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 61,544 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Dec 2009 56,005 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Nov 2008 50,005 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 50,005 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Dec 2007 44,757 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 38,318 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 38,318 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 31,596 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 31,596 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 CGV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YS51 CGV, 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 CGV registered?

YS51 CGV is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 December 2001.

Is YS51 CGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS51 CGV shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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