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YX51 BMZ

2001 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

277,199 mi
Last recorded277,199 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX51 BMZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 277,199 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 270,337 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 266,996 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 262,048 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 255,634 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 248,268 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 240,388 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 240,380 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 230,077 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 218,688 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 208,396 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 208,391 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 199,139 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 186,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 186,089 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 175,494 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 162,312 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 146,822 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 128,365 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 109,155 miles

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

front brake discs rusting on insides and exhaust weak where it joins to the cat

Pass 18 Sep 2007 109,155 miles

front brake discs rusting on insides and exhaust weak where it joins to the cat

Pass 12 Sep 2006 89,455 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 72,670 miles

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

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 BMZ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 BMZ, 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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What year was YX51 BMZ registered?

YX51 BMZ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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The MOT history for YX51 BMZ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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