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Y529 MJO

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

179,209 mi
Last recorded179,209 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY529 MJO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2024 179,209 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 167,776 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 156,879 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 146,814 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 137,065 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 137,055 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 130,224 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 123,326 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 117,620 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 111,238 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 103,326 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 95,574 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 89,064 miles

handbrake near end of travel

rear shock buffers split

Pass 20 Jan 2012 81,388 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 72,357 miles

rear springs starting to corrode.

Pass 19 Jan 2010 62,151 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 54,071 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 46,850 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 38,450 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 30,899 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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Y529 MJO is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 Y529 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 Y529 MJO registered?

Y529 MJO is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 May 2001.

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