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YT51 DYG

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

190,656 mi
Last recorded190,656 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 190,656 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2016 190,656 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 177,246 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust bracket broken off but system still supported

centre exhaust clamp corroded

slight bind on both rear brakes

Fail 25 Sep 2014 176,872 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

n/s rear tyre approaching limit

o/s front tyre approaching limit

o/s front tyre has nail in it

o/s rear tyre approaching limit

slight blow on front flexi

Pass 28 Sep 2013 167,900 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 157,011 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 143,680 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 127,739 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edges

Nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Nearside track rod end slightly leaking grease

Wear on rear brake discs

Fail 22 Oct 2010 127,735 miles

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

Both front tyres worn on inside edges

Nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Nearside track rod end slightly leaking grease

Wear on rear brake discs

Pass 24 Oct 2009 113,307 miles

Exhaust centre section repaired with paste

Wear on front brake discs

Fail 24 Oct 2009 113,307 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust centre section repaired with paste

Wear on front brake discs

Pass 23 Sep 2008 97,218 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2007 83,601 miles

BOTH REAR SUSPENSION BUMP STOPS SPLIT AND ADRIFT.

Pass 7 Oct 2006 69,061 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 DYG is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YT51 DYG, 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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YT51 DYG is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 November 2001.

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