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YT51 DYH

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2024
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

70,780 mi
Last recorded70,780 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT51 DYH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 70,780 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 65,717 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 60,625 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and Nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 58,345 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perished in tread

Offside Rear Tyre perished in tread

Rear Brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2020 58,345 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre perished in tread

Offside Rear Tyre perished in tread

Rear Brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2019 57,764 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 57,764 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working Both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 55,622 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 53,059 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 51,557 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 48,483 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 44,066 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 38,076 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 32,582 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 32,582 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 28,116 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 25,168 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 23,652 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 22,407 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 21,025 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 18,387 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 15,397 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 DYH 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 86.4%.

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 DYH, 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 DYH is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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