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YX51 BKD

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

175,550 mi
Last recorded175,550 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX51 BKD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2020 175,550 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 174,541 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Dec 2018 174,521 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front outer sill corroded

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2017 164,215 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s front outer sills becoming corroded.

Fail 29 Dec 2017 164,215 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s and o/s front outer sills becoming corroded.

Pass 23 Dec 2016 159,344 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 159,118 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 149,836 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 149,343 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 145,592 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s and o/s front brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2012 139,899 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 137,209 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 132,369 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 121,654 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 110,039 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 99,866 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 90,631 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 BKD is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YX51 BKD, 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 BKD is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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