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Y522 MJO

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

199,831 mi
Last recorded199,831 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY522 MJO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2014 199,831 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres have inner shoulder wear ,replace before winter sets in.

Fail 8 Sep 2014 199,831 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres have inner shoulder wear ,replace before winter sets in.

Pass 10 Sep 2013 181,484 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion setting into exhaust

Fail 15 Sep 2012 164,077 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 164,077 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 146,427 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all tyres worn

Fail 5 Sep 2011 146,427 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all tyres worn

Pass 19 Aug 2010 128,486 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs worn & corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2009 114,292 miles

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside wing mirror damaged but not effecting view to rear and supported by rear view mirror at time of test

rear coil springs corrosion setting in

Pass 8 Sep 2008 95,349 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 74,485 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 74,485 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 58,246 miles

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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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Y522 MJO 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 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y522 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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Y522 MJO is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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