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Y221 LJM

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

160,810 mi
Last recorded160,810 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY221 LJM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 160,810 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 149,170 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 137,562 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 125,488 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 113,069 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 101,075 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 89,803 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 77,534 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 66,100 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 56,960 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 48,284 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2007 48,282 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 39,650 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

offside rear tyre tread perished

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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Y221 LJM is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 Y221 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 Y221 LJM registered?

Y221 LJM is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is Y221 LJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y221 LJM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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