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YT51 DXG

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,149 mi
Last recorded149,149 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT51 DXG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2014 149,149 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 149,149 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 137,429 miles

The front brake discs and pads showing signs of wear/corrosion.

The power steering pipes showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 2 Sep 2013 137,428 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

The centre exhaust heat shield loose.

The front brake discs and pads showing signs of wear/corrosion.

The power steering pipes showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 30 Aug 2012 124,111 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

The nearside rear and offside rear brakes binding slightly.

The offside front wheel bearing showing signs of wear.

The offside rear brake discs showing signs of wear/corrosion.

Fail 30 Aug 2012 124,111 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

The nearside rear and offside rear brakes binding slightly.

The offside front wheel bearing showing signs of wear.

The offside rear brake discs showing signs of wear/corrosion.

Pass 3 Sep 2011 111,036 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 100,013 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 100,010 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 89,829 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 89,829 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 82,195 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 82,165 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 68,469 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 56,556 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 DXG is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DXG, 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 DXG registered?

YT51 DXG is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 October 2001.

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