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YX51 BJO

2001 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

127,815 mi
Last recorded127,815 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX51 BJO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 127,815 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 110,475 miles

Front brake discs rusty

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear brake discs rusty

Fail 7 Jan 2016 110,464 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Front brake discs rusty

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear brake discs rusty

Pass 20 Oct 2014 108,562 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light stays on

Offside handbrake did not lock up when tested

Offside rear tyre damaged on sidewall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 102,929 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light stays on

Exhaust heat shield not fully secured

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake is noisy

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear footbrake did not lock up when tested

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 97,843 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Engine management light stays on

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Oct 2011 92,055 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 86,198 miles

Both rear tyres worn inner edge

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

Fail 22 Oct 2010 86,198 miles

Both rear tyres worn inner edge

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2009 79,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 79,886 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 73,088 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 66,099 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 58,886 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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YX51 BJO is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 YX51 BJO, 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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YX51 BJO is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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