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Y233 LJM

2001 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

79,461 mi
Last recorded79,461 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY233 LJM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 79,461 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN RACK INNER JOINTS

Pass 30 Sep 2014 72,812 miles

nearside frotn shock damp

Pass 30 May 2013 64,980 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 56,208 miles

discs worn

Pass 19 May 2011 50,104 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2010 46,301 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 46,301 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 15 May 2009 41,531 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 May 2008 39,953 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 34,526 miles

o/s/f inner c.v boot leaking from loose clip.

Pass 25 May 2006 29,727 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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Y233 LJM is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y233 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 Y233 LJM registered?

Y233 LJM is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 June 2001.

Is Y233 LJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y233 LJM shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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