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Y551 JRO

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

118,530 mi
Last recorded118,530 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY551 JRO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 118,530 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on limit - join after cat (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine management light is illuminated - pre 2003

oil leak around engine area

steering/suspension knock at front

Fail 22 Mar 2021 118,472 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section of exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil leak around engine area

Pass 31 Mar 2020 113,136 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light is illuminated

Fail 26 Mar 2020 113,131 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light is illuminated

offside front indicator lens is missing

Pass 28 Mar 2019 106,133 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake servo pipework is perishing

chip to windscreen

coolant residue radiator area

engine management light illuminated - pre 2003

nearside front & nearside rear tyres are wearing on the edges

oil residue engine area

Fail 27 Mar 2019 106,128 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre join (6.1.2 (a))

brake servo pipework is perishing

chip to windscreen

coolant residue radiator area

engine management light illuminated - pre 2003

nearside front & nearside rear tyres are wearing on the edges

oil residue engine area

Pass 16 Mar 2018 98,087 miles

E.M.L light on

cat section of exhaust blowing

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak drive belt / back of engine area possible contamination of cam belt

poor fit n/s/f section of bumper

rear exhaust box front hanger missing

signs of leaking radiator

Fail 16 Mar 2018 98,085 miles

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

E.M.L light on

cat section of exhaust blowing

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak drive belt / back of engine area possible contamination of cam belt

poor fit n/s/f section of bumper

rear exhaust box front hanger missing

signs of leaking radiator

Pass 11 Mar 2017 89,647 miles

middle exhaust blow

Fail 4 Mar 2017 89,435 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

middle exhaust blow

Pass 30 Mar 2016 79,726 miles

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

eml light on

Fail 29 Mar 2016 79,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

eml light on

Pass 17 May 2014 63,171 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 63,171 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

child seat nearside rear.

eml light on.

Pass 18 Mar 2013 53,034 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 53,034 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 50,515 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 47,727 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 44,944 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 41,888 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 38,276 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 33,565 miles

exhaust middle section mounting bracket is broken away from pipe

exhaust rear box is corroding

Pass 31 Mar 2006 29,099 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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Y551 JRO is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 Y551 JRO, 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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Y551 JRO is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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