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YT51 DWZ

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,506 mi
Last recorded107,506 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2019 107,506 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 100,671 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at joint with rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Oct 2017 100,669 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at joint with rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 90,887 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded near side front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 90,887 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded near side front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 87,822 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 79,091 miles

no plate lights dull

Pass 1 Oct 2012 76,837 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 76,837 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 72,830 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear and nearside front tyres slightly perished

Pass 18 Nov 2010 68,369 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 64,288 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 59,099 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 53,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 53,696 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 47,498 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 47,498 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 DWZ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DWZ, 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 DWZ registered?

YT51 DWZ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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