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Y216 MJO

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,183 mi
Last recorded158,183 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY216 MJO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 158,183 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 152,197 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2016 152,176 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2015 142,877 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 136,487 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside front outer C.V boot held in place with a large cable tie

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 129,949 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2012 117,020 miles

MIDDLE EXHAUST MOUNT NEEDS WELDING

SLIGHT CORRSION ON REAR SPRINGS

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Pass 18 Apr 2011 88,294 miles

n/s/front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Apr 2010 73,525 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 73,525 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 59,923 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 17 Apr 2009 59,923 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 51,791 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 43,703 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Apr 2006 35,046 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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Y216 MJO is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y216 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 Y216 MJO registered?

Y216 MJO is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 May 2001.

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