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Y157 MJO

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,876 mi
Last recorded99,876 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY157 MJO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2012 99,876 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 97,737 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 92,619 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 92,551 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

airbag light on

engine light on

Pass 11 May 2009 82,910 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 82,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2008 76,763 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 68,958 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 56,652 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s wing mirror cracked

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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Y157 MJO is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 Y157 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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What year was Y157 MJO registered?

Y157 MJO is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 May 2001.

Is Y157 MJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y157 MJO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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