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Y118 LBW

2001 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

78,350 mi
Last recorded78,350 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY118 LBW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2021 78,350 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 62,041 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2019 56,490 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 54,888 miles

both rear springs are corroded

engine covers are fitted

engine has a slight oil leak

Fail 14 May 2018 54,887 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

both rear springs are corroded

engine covers are fitted

engine has a slight oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2017 52,568 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear brakes grabbing slightly

Fail 5 Jun 2017 52,568 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear brakes grabbing slightly

Pass 3 Jun 2016 50,309 miles

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

Rear both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 28 May 2015 48,667 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 46,862 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 43,312 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 41,084 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 37,652 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 33,934 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 33,934 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2009 32,025 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 32,025 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 30,350 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 30,348 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2007 28,072 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2006 25,279 miles

Nearside front and both rear tyres perishied.

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

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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Y118 LBW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 Y118 LBW, 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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Y118 LBW is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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