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Y657 LJO

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,578 mi
Last recorded189,578 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY657 LJO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 189,578 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 189,578 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 177,866 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 177,866 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 169,470 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 162,875 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 149,394 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 149,378 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 140,835 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 6 Apr 2018 140,785 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low prs (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2017 133,049 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 125,131 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 121,578 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 121,578 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 118,715 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 116,595 miles

Rear tyres low on tread

Pass 23 Mar 2012 110,987 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 110,938 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 102,129 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 102,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 93,164 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 83,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 83,296 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 74,042 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 65,369 miles

All tyres low on tread

Fail 19 May 2006 54,209 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2006 54,209 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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Y657 LJO is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y657 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 Y657 LJO registered?

Y657 LJO is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 May 2001.

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