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Y531 MJO

2001 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,039 mi
Last recorded75,039 miles
Recorded on20 May 2009
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY531 MJO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 20 May 2009 75,039 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front tyre has cuts to sidewalls

Pass 20 May 2009 75,039 miles

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front tyre has cuts to sidewalls

Pass 24 Jul 2008 124,769 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

front offside tyre has slight cuts in tyre

Pass 3 May 2007 109,229 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 94,478 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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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Y531 MJO is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y531 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 Y531 MJO registered?

Y531 MJO is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 May 2001.

Is Y531 MJO safe to buy?

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