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Y223 MJO

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,287 mi
Last recorded156,287 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY223 MJO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2016 156,287 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2016 156,039 miles

Offside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement f/o/s lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 142,424 miles

engine light on

Fail 13 Oct 2015 142,285 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement "D" mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

engine light on

Pass 20 Oct 2014 130,987 miles

engine light on

Pass 5 Oct 2013 111,615 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 103,053 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 86,333 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 78,288 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

front wiper blades poor recommend attention

Fail 13 Sep 2010 78,241 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

engine light on

Pass 5 Oct 2009 70,677 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 61,991 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 53,674 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 46,954 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 43,236 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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Y223 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 Y223 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 Y223 MJO registered?

Y223 MJO is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 May 2001.

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