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YX51 BKJ

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

166,222 mi
Last recorded166,222 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 166,222 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 161,274 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 156,556 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 150,666 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 150,663 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 140,235 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 131,719 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 128,542 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 124,097 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 119,692 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 115,767 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 115,767 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 112,411 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 106,304 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 98,754 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 92,288 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 84,609 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 76,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 76,026 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 65,082 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 54,423 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 BKJ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BKJ, 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 BKJ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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