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Y182 LJM

2001 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

126,694 mi
Last recorded126,694 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY182 LJM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2017 126,694 miles

Nearside Front slight play in bushes

Nearside Front slight play in lower ball joint

Pass 7 Nov 2016 123,707 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 123,707 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 14 Jun 2016 121,024 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 114,940 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 108,411 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 101,095 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 91,550 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 91,550 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 May 2011 81,037 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 71,438 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 May 2009 61,420 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 61,420 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 52,153 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 41,981 miles

please see the advisory form issued on the previous MOT failure

Fail 18 Jun 2007 41,981 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

n/s rear road spring corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2006 32,797 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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Y182 LJM is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y182 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 Y182 LJM registered?

Y182 LJM is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 July 2001.

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