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Y173 LJM

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

142,939 mi
Last recorded142,939 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY173 LJM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 142,939 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2024 142,939 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 140,413 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 138,161 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 138,161 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 135,449 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 133,130 miles

front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 21 Jun 2019 128,607 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

n/s/r tyre misshaped worn low

Fail 20 Jun 2019 128,607 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

n/s/r tyre misshaped worn low

Pass 19 Jun 2018 123,970 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 120,420 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 116,712 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 111,765 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 108,055 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 104,057 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 98,914 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 94,665 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 88,849 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 88,849 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 82,161 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 82,161 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 75,204 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 66,895 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 66,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 57,246 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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Y173 LJM is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 Y173 LJM, 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 Y173 LJM registered?

Y173 LJM is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 June 2001.

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