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Y227 MJO

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

143,163 mi
Last recorded143,163 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY227 MJO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2014 143,163 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 143,162 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2013 133,277 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

rear bump stops perished

Pass 5 Nov 2012 121,855 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 121,855 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

Fast idle eratic when performing emissions test

Idle speed eratic when 1st started

Pass 14 Jul 2011 108,043 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 93,101 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 77,568 miles

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

Offside 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 2 Jul 2008 64,099 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 54,160 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 50,372 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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Y227 MJO is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 Y227 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 Y227 MJO registered?

Y227 MJO is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 May 2001.

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