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Y599 CLJ

2001 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

138,223 mi
Last recorded138,223 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2009
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY599 CLJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2009 138,223 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 138,223 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 136,040 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 136,040 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 134,095 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 134,093 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

rear seats folded down can't get to belts

Pass 2 Oct 2006 128,950 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 128,948 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 125,286 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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Y599 CLJ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 Y599 CLJ, 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 Y599 CLJ registered?

Y599 CLJ is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 April 2001.

Is Y599 CLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y599 CLJ shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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