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YX51 EFF

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

141,312 mi
Last recorded141,312 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX51 EFF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2015 141,312 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside steering track rod slight play.

front exhaust flange bolts corroding and centre mount adrift

Fail 12 Aug 2015 141,312 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside steering track rod slight play.

front exhaust flange bolts corroding and centre mount adrift

Pass 22 Aug 2014 131,991 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 131,991 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 125,090 miles

check engine light on

Fail 12 Aug 2013 125,090 miles

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

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

check engine light on

Pass 16 Aug 2012 119,067 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 112,156 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 104,470 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 104,467 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 104,467 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 93,880 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 93,873 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 80,697 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 64,771 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 49,619 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 EFF is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EFF, 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 EFF registered?

YX51 EFF is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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