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Y181 LJM

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

83,591 mi
Last recorded83,591 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY181 LJM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2016 83,591 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre perishing on outer wall and tread

Nearside Rear tyre perishing on outer wall and inner wall

Pass 5 Mar 2015 80,491 miles

brake warning lught on

Fail 3 Mar 2015 80,491 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake warning lught on

engine management light on

Pass 19 Nov 2013 76,524 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 76,524 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Catalytic convertor broken up

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 72,631 miles

full size steel wheel fitted to n/s/f.

Fail 4 Sep 2012 72,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2011 69,619 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 69,619 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 15 Jun 2010 65,726 miles

o/s rear brake starting to bind

Fail 12 Jun 2010 65,726 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s rear brake starting to bind

Pass 20 Jun 2009 62,984 miles

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

rea vbrake pads in poor condition

Fail 20 Jun 2009 62,984 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rea vbrake pads in poor condition

Pass 17 Jun 2008 56,098 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 47,369 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Off side rear tyre is cracked and in poor condition

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 40,802 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 40,802 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

off side rear tyre worn on outer edge

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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Y181 LJM is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 Y181 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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Y181 LJM is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 June 2001.

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