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Y103 NLU

2001 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

208,603 mi
Last recorded208,603 miles
Recorded on25 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY103 NLU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2012 208,603 miles

Oil leak

brake discs slightly worn

front number plate cracked

rear exhaust mount slightly corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2011 193,591 miles

o/s front wheel buckled

play both front top mtgs suspension

Fail 2 Jun 2011 193,591 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

eng oil on min

n/s front tyre req soon

number plate lights dim

o/s front wheel buckled

play both front top mtgs suspension

nail in o/s rear tyre

Pass 8 Jun 2010 181,256 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

O/S/F seat belt slow to retract.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 136,729 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 83,813 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 75,261 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 66,202 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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Y103 NLU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y103 NLU, 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 Y103 NLU registered?

Y103 NLU is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 July 2001.

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