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YX51 EFM

2001 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

137,530 mi
Last recorded137,530 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX51 EFM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2018 137,530 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 128,279 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 121,986 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 116,864 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 112,034 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 105,849 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 98,963 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 93,463 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 87,714 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2010 87,708 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 82,100 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 82,015 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2008 76,046 miles

bottom arms bushes starting to crack

rear wiper poor

Pass 1 Oct 2007 69,215 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 60,638 miles

Both front brake discs corroded †Front wipers not fully clearing †Rear tyres at 3mm

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 52,278 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 EFM is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EFM, 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 EFM is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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