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Y524 MJO

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

155,399 mi
Last recorded155,399 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY524 MJO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2013 155,399 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Jul 2012 148,188 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 148,185 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2011 138,580 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 138,496 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 127,679 miles

maf dissconected

Fail 1 Jul 2010 127,679 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

maf dissconected

Pass 1 Jul 2009 116,799 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 1 Jul 2009 116,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 14 Jun 2008 103,091 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)

Pass 17 May 2007 85,774 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 75,681 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 75,681 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2005 58,935 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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Y524 MJO is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 Y524 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 Y524 MJO registered?

Y524 MJO is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 May 2001.

Is Y524 MJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y524 MJO shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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