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YT51 DVH

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

181,505 mi
Last recorded181,505 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT51 DVH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2014 181,505 miles

corrosion on rear axle corrosion on front discs

Pass 1 Aug 2012 161,615 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing slightly on inner tread

offside rear tyre slightly cracked inbetween tread

Pass 11 Jul 2011 154,747 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 154,747 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 151,464 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 31 Jul 2009 148,222 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 148,222 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2008 143,907 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 143,907 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 137,082 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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YT51 DVH is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YT51 DVH, 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 YT51 DVH registered?

YT51 DVH is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 November 2001.

Is YT51 DVH safe to buy?

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