MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,530 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
middle exhaust blow
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
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
eml light on
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
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.
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)
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)
exhaust middle section mounting bracket is broken away from pipe
exhaust rear box is corroding
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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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