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Y118 MJO

2001 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,730 mi
Last recorded135,730 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY118 MJO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 135,730 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 132,955 miles

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

Lips on front outer sills

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 128,235 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 121,362 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 112,817 miles

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear tyres cracking

Fail 24 Jun 2015 112,724 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

mid exhaust mount

rear tyres cracking

Pass 18 Jun 2014 105,287 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 14 Jun 2013 96,903 miles

Centre exhaust mount deteiorated

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

N/S/F has slight play in rack

Pass 28 Jun 2012 88,573 miles

N/S/F has slight play in steering rack

Fail 27 Jun 2012 88,555 miles

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

N/S/F has slight play in steering rack

Pass 22 Jun 2011 79,876 miles

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

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

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

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 22 Jun 2011 79,786 miles

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

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

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

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

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 2 Jul 2010 72,324 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 64,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 64,336 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 55,845 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 55,845 miles

Front Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 47,842 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 47,842 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 39,718 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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Y118 MJO is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y118 MJO, 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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Y118 MJO is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 May 2001.

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