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Y552 MJO

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

152,674 mi
Last recorded152,674 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY552 MJO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2015 152,674 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 152,615 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 134,648 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2014 134,648 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 121,367 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Oct 2012 121,367 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 111,821 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 100,578 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 93,796 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2009 93,796 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 86,490 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 86,490 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 74,400 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 57,212 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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Y552 MJO is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,595cc petrol 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 Y552 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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Y552 MJO is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 May 2001.

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