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Y654 LJO

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

157,263 mi
Last recorded157,263 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2026
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY654 LJO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2026 157,263 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2025 155,145 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

Offside Front top mount has slight play

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel tank straps corroded

rear axle corroded

under tray fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2024 152,398 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 148,874 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 146,126 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 146,121 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 143,259 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 139,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 136,683 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 136,617 miles

Braking system leaking brake servo pipe split (1.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 132,284 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 127,493 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2017 127,493 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 121,123 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 115,054 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 105,248 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 105,248 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 97,354 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 97,354 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 90,406 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 90,406 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 81,729 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 74,495 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 69,505 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 69,505 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 62,302 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 56,296 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 50,734 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 50,734 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 46,133 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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Y654 LJO is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 Y654 LJO, 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 Y654 LJO registered?

Y654 LJO is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 May 2001.

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